Project Lead - HVDC Control and Protection System Integration and Test | Project Lead - Integration and Test HVDC Control and Protection System (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Jul 30, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Project Lead, you will spearhead the complete software development lifecycle for innovative HVDC Control and Protection systems, from project initiation through final customer acceptance. You'll lead a team of software engineers, ensuring strict compliance with system requirements and driving effective testing strategies to guarantee customer satisfaction. This role involves meticulous requirements engineering, defining acceptance tests in collaboration with internal and external partners, and coordinating on-site and off-site testing. You will track development progress, report to project management, and champion model-based engineering and X-in-the-loop environments. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by developing critical grid technologies within a global leader.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Automation Engineering) or relevant technical field. Master's or PhD in HVDC controls, AC/DC Power systems, Power electronics, or Wind power converters is a plus.

Experience

  • Several years of hands-on experience in Control and Protection (C&P) systems for large industrial converter applications (engineering/commissioning in HVDC or similar electrical converter systems)
  • Alternatively, 5+ years in overall technical project management during PhD studies
  • Experience in leading small engineering or commissioning teams (plus)

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Flexibility to work on-site for several weeks during customer acceptance tests.