Controls Engineer

Description

EPC Power is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will design and implement control algorithms for grid-tied power conversion systems — from concept through deployment. Working closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers, you will develop the control strategies that make our inverters fast, reliable, and grid-compliant.  

Requirements

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and validate control algorithms for grid-tied inverter systems, including grid-following and grid-forming topologies 
• Implement real-time control algorithms on embedded platforms (DSP, FPGA) 
• Develop and maintain simulation models (MATLAB/Simulink or similar) for controls development and validation 
• Support Typhoon hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing 
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on system-level design, including protection schemes and fault handling 
• Participate in design reviews, validation testing, and field commissioning activities 
• Document control designs, test procedures, and results to support product development processes 
• Troubleshoot and resolve control performance issues in the lab and field 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering in the power electronics industry 
• Strong background in grid-tied inverter control strategies (grid-following, grid-forming, current control loops) 
• Experience implementing real-time controls on embedded platforms (DSP, FPGA — e.g., TI C2000, Xilinx) 
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for controls modeling and simulation 
• Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals (AC/DC, DC/AC converters, switching topologies) 
• Experience with grid interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, UL 1741) 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Preferred 

• Experience with grid-forming inverter control and virtual synchronous machine (VSM) implementations 
• Experience with energy storage or BESS applications 
• Knowledge of protection relay coordination and grid fault ride-through (LVRT/HVRT) 

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.