Job Description

Huawei's Ohm Research Center (Nuremberg) is responsible for Advanced Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning.

The Power Conversion Technology Laboratory within the Huawei Ohm Research Center (Nuremberg) is responsible for Advanced Digital Power Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning, and plays an important role in the Huawei Digital Power business in the design and development of power converters and control systems for applications such as PV Solar & Battery Energy Storage Field, Data Centers, Electric Vehicle, and Embedded Power Supply.

Join us as a

Leading Expert - Energy Power Plant and Microgrid Control Technology (m/f/d)

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.

Your mission

• 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.

Your areas of expertise

• 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.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.

• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.