Lead Controls Engineer – Microgrid Solutions

As a Lead Controls Engineer – Microgrid Solutions, you will shape advanced control solutions for modern and sustainable power systems. You will drive projects across the full lifecycle—from requirements engineering and design to implementation, validation, and commissioning—while working with interdisciplinary teams to deliver reliable microgrid solutions for our customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead software projects, including requirements, validation plans, and test specifications.
• Contribute to electrical design, software development, system modeling, and testing for power plant projects.
• Support commissioning at customer sites and ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive product improvements and help shape next-generation solutions.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong IEC 61131-3 structured text programming skills; Python and MATLAB are a plus.
• Solid knowledge of bus communication and network engineering (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850).
• Good understanding of control theory and power system control.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• A valid work permit for Austria is required (for non-EU citizens, please attach it to your application).

What INNIO offers you

An innovative and international working environment

Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)

Health We Care program – including company sports activities

Moving cost support for new employees in accordance to our policy

Good connections to public transport – station in direct proximity

Transportation cost support in accordance to our policy

One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals

Attractive location in the heart of the Alps with various outdoor sports and leisure possibilities

At INNIO, we offer an attractive compensation package that is above the collective agreement for the metal industry. Your qualifications and experience will be considered in an open dialogue during the recruiting process to ensure a market-competitive compensation package.