PRODUCT ENGINEER, CONTROL SYSTEMS

PRODUCT ENGINEER, CONTROL SYSTEMS

Muntinlupa, PhilippinesHybrid (2D onsite/3D WFH)Engineering - MechanicalPosted Oct 26

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions’ next PRODUCT ENGINEER, CONTROL SYSTEMS

The Product Engineer, Control Systems is pivotal in supporting the development and maintenance of Terabase’s standard controls product for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid renewable energy systems. This role is instrumental in overseeing product lifecycle from conceptualization to implementation, including maintenance of the Bill of Materials, managing Engineering Change Orders, and developing new features aligned with the product roadmap.

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Role based in the Philippines with a regular overlap with US working hours, providing global exposure without the need for travel.
• Chance to influence major project outcomes by integrating field feedback into product enhancements, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.
• Significant role in maintaining alignment with strategic objectives while also directly supporting active projects (10-20% of the time).

The main responsibilities of a PRODUCT ENGINEER, CONTROL SYSTEMS include:

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the plant controls product Bill of Materials (BOM), including updates and revisions aligned with released product versions.
• Administer the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process from intake to documentation and communication, ensuring changes are traceable and aligned with product versions.
• Develop requirements for new features and enhancements, design and implement control logic, and test new features in various environments.
• Manage the controls product development Jira board, ensuring alignment with the roadmap and resource availability.
• Collaborate actively with Project Controls Engineers and other stakeholders to integrate field feedback and lessons learned into the product.
• Provide project support to the Project Controls team, balancing project demands with roadmap commitments.

To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in IEC 61131-3/PLC programming, preferably in Codesys or AcSELerator environments.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in utility-scale renewable power plant controls.
• Proven capability in BOM management, engineering change control, and configuration management.
• Proficiency in managing development backlogs in Jira or similar tools within a roadmap-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are mandatory.

It will also be favorable if you are knowledgeable in:

• Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones.
• Technical proficiency in industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, etc., and a solid understanding of grid functionality.
• Familiarity with Utility/ISO testing and interconnection requirements.
• Experience with Power Plant Controller (PPC) design and configuration and proficiency with version control systems like Git/Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of PSCAD, PSSE, and HIL platforms is a valuable plus.

Engineering - Mechanical

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