Energy Management System Engineer for BESS Applications

Huawei
is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. 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.

Huawei Digital Power
is a business unit within Huawei that provides Enterprise & Industry customers, products and solutions like clean power generation, transportation electrification, site power facilities, data center facilities, and embedded power.
Huawei Digital Power
is committed to integrate Digital and Power Electronics technologies to provide customers with high-quality, energy-efficient, green, and low-carbon power electronics products, facilitating their business success

The
Power Conversion Technology Laboratory within Huawei's Nuremberg Research Center
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

*Energy Management System Engineer for BESS Applications*
(m/f/d)*
Your mission***

• Provide insights of core technologies for next-generation stationary energy storage systems in combination with energy management systems including integration in trading platforms for electricity market participation.
• Provide insights on next generation cloud- and edge-based energy management system designs for renewable energy power plants, especially for PV in combination with BESS.
• Provide insights of application specific requirements of stationary battery energy storage systems, especially in European markets: district/micro-grids, C&I, utility-scale (stand-alone and co-located).
• Develop and implement advanced EMS algorithms for energy storage applications (front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter) to collaborate with energy trading platforms.
• Design, simulate, and validate control strategies for optimal battery dispatch under multiple market conditions (energy arbitrage, FCR, aFRR, etc.).
• Integrate advanced models for batteries, battery management and power conversion system into ESS solutions to increase ESS revenues.
• Collaborate with hardware and communication technology teams as well as battery management developers to ensure proper system integration with the power plant controller, the site-level controllers and the battery management system (BMS).
• Support development of advanced optimization models (linear, nonlinear, AI-optimization) and forecasting algorithms for multi-objective energy management.
• Contribute to the design and testing of EMS prototypes using HIL or CHIL environments to validate the algorithm prototype.
• Analyze market and operational data to enhance the EMS logic and decision-making process.
• Support the development of high-quality collaborations in Europe and help Huawei maintain long-term and sustainable relationships with universities and research institutions.
• Responsible for closely collaborating with Huawei Digital Power Headquarter R&D and product teams.

*Your areas of expertise*

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python required; experience with C++ and Java is a plus
• Professional in using Linux operating systems.
• Experience in power system modeling and simulation (e.g., DigSILENT or Modelica).
• Experience in EMS or SCADA development.
• Strong background in optimization, forecasting algorithms, control systems, and power systems.
• Familiar with BESS architectures, components (battery modules/packs/systems, power conversion systems, power plant controllers) and operation as well as with grid code requirements.
• Understanding of European electricity markets, flexibility services, and grid operation is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, CHIL/HIL testing, or EMS development is advantageous.
• Experience in leading project teams with corresponding management skills.
• Have a good relationship with the top research groups in Europe.
• Willing to travel internationally (European countries and China).
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Chinese and other European language skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as multi-cultural environment adaptability.

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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.

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is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. 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.