Intern - Energy System Modelling, Control & HIL Testing

Responsibilities

You will join our Integrated Energy System working on the development and validation of integrated energy and power systems for large marine applications. During this internship, you will support the development of dynamic system models and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments used to develop and validate control software. The work combines electrical and mechanical system modelling, control engineering and practical system testing. A key focus will be understanding the interaction between different parts of an energy system, such as engines, generators, electric machines, drives, energy storage and power distribution systems, and representing these interactions in simulation and HIL models.

• Develop, improve and maintain dynamic models of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support the development and clean-up of plant models used for HIL testing.
• Adapt models to different system configurations and applications.
• Model components such as internal combustion engines, electric machines, generators, drives, batteries and electrical power distribution systems.
• Support HIL-based testing and validation of control software.
• Develop and execute system-level test scenarios and analyse system behaviour.
• Support troubleshooting of model, control and software behaviour.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of advanced control concepts
• Document models, test results and engineering findings.

Requirements

• Current BSc or MSc student or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Good understanding of dynamic systems and their interactions.
• Experience with modelling and simulation of physical systems.
• Basic knowledge of control systems, including PID control and state-based control.
• Understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems such as electric machines, power electronics, engines or power generation systems.
• Experience with at least one system modelling environment, preferably MATLAB/Simulink. Experience with Simcenter Amesim, GT-SUITE or similar tools is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in practical engineering, system testing and software validation.
• Willingness to learn and work across different engineering disciplines.

Our Offer

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities

We kindly ask you to send us your complete application, including an updated CV, diplomas/certificates and a letter of reference.