Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire South East
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
PCS Controls Engineer Oxford
£80,000 – £85,000
Flexible working Remote working available when required
The OpportunityA growing technology business is looking for a PCS Controls Engineer to develop advanced control systems for grid-connected power conversion technology.
This is a hands-on role combining control systems, embedded software and power electronics, with a focus on grid-following and grid-forming technologies.
As a PCS Controls Engineer, you'll work across modelling, simulation, code generation and real-time testing alongside hardware, software and systems teams.
The Role
Develop control models for grid-connected inverters.
Work with grid-following/grid-forming controls, voltage & current regulation, power control and protection.
Design and validate models using MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow.
Generate embedded C using Embedded Coder / Simulink Coder.
Support MIL, SIL and HIL testing.
Debug and optimise real-time embedded controls.
Collaborate with hardware, software and systems engineers.
Maintain requirements traceability and version control.What We're Looking For
5 years' MATLAB/Simulink control development experience.
Degree/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Systems or similar.
Strong Simulink Coder / Embedded Coder experience.
Good understanding of grid-following and/or grid-forming inverter technology.
Experience with HIL testing such as dSPACE or Typhoon HIL.
Strong control theory and embedded systems knowledge.
Working knowledge of CAN and tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer or CANape.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Desirable
Experience with EN 50549, G99, IEEE 1547 or similar standards.
Simscape / power electronics simulation.
Python or MATLAB test automation.
C/C or embedded firmware.
ISO 26262 / IEC 61508.
Git, JIRA or Jenkins.What's On Offer?
£80,000 – £85,000
Oxford-based role
Flexible working
Remote working when required
Technical ownership and autonomy
Professional development and training
Opportunity to work on advanced energy and power electronics technologyApplyIf you're a PCS Controls Engineer with strong MATLAB/Simulink and embedded controls experience, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a technically challenging role within a growing technology business.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the PCS Controls Engineer opportunity