Senior Expert - Energy Power Plant and Microgrid Control Technology

Pisa Research Center plays a leading role within Huawei Group in researching new technologies and applications in the field of digital energy.

We are looking for a leading expert with long-term experience in plant control and microgrid technologies to drive our innovation and development in the digital energy sector.

As a leading expert, set up and lead the research team, build the key core competitiveness of products in the domain, and achieve the business success of next-generation energy products.

You will join a dynamic and highly collaborative team of experts and PhDs passionate about research projects and innovative solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Have an in-depth understanding of digital energy-related businesses and gain insight into the requirements and trends of the European market.

• Define and design innovative plant control and microgrid solutions that meet customer needs and address their pain points.

• Work closely with the product team to guide product development and technology roadmap development.

• Actively participate in strategic partnership technical discussions with European power companies.

• Occasionally represent the company at key industry conferences and events when technical expertise is required.

• Monitor industry standard evolution and provide technical input to support product competitiveness. Gain insight into and analyze the latest technologies in the industry, provide strategies for related products of the company, make breakthroughs in key technologies, and build the core competitiveness of related technologies.

Mandatory requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Power Plant Controller (PPC), Micro Grid Controller (MGCC), Energy Management System (EMS).

• Familiarity with the delivery process of new energy power plants and micro-grid projects in Europe.

• Deep knowledge of safety standards for micro-grid and power plants installations across Europe.

• Proficiency in IEC 61131 standard and tools, including Structured Text (ST) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming.

• Have led the R&D of products or solutions that have been used in multiple 100 MW or larger projects in Europe.

• Have an in-depth understanding of power plant scenarios, and understand the pain points of European power plant users and project implementation issues.

• Long-term experience with the usage of products (both hardware and software) by Siemens or Schneider Electric for micro-grid installations and control, including connection to third-party devices, is preferred.

• Experience in power forecasting, power market analysis, or VPP development is a plus.

• Power system software background is preferred.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work effectively with China HQ and external partners.

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and availability to travel in Europe and in China.

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities in Western Europe and abroad.

We offer a gross annual salary typically ranging from €90,000 to €120,000 determined according to objective criteria such as professional experience, competencies, and seniority. Employees may also be considered for a discretionary annual bonus ranging from 0 to 3 monthly salaries, subject to company evaluation. The applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL Telecommunications, Quadro level.

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