
HL Lab Technical Marketing Manager
Sungrow MENA & Central Asia
Visa & sponsorship
- Employers in UAE sponsor the residence visa by default, and nothing in the posting says otherwise.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Grid Compliance:
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HIL Simulation & Testing:
Architect, develop, and maintain Control Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) test environments utilizing
RTDS
(RSCAD) and
OPAL-RT
(HYPERSIM/RT-LAB) platforms.
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Grid Code Verification:
Lead the verification of BESS and PV inverter controls to ensure compliance with diverse international grid connection requirements (e.g., IEEE 1547, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, ER G99, NEM, etc.).
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Model Validation:
Oversee the development and validation of dynamic plant models, including inverter models, battery models, and Power Plant Controller (PPC) logic.
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Test Automation:
Drive the implementation of automated testing frameworks (using Python or similar) to streamline compliance testing and improve lab efficiency.
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Troubleshooting:
Act as the highest point of technical escalation for complex control, communication (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), and grid integration issues discovered during HIL testing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Marketing:
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Technical Marketing Support:
Actively support technical marketing activities by providing empirical simulation data, contributing to technical whitepapers, and leveraging the lab's capabilities to build brand authority.
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Client Demonstrations:
Host laboratory tours and conduct live HIL capability demonstrations for prospective clients, utility partners, and key stakeholders to showcase our grid compliance and technology readiness.
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Sales Enablement:
Collaborate with sales and proposal teams to answer complex technical inquiries regarding grid interconnection and control capabilities during the bidding phase.
Laboratory Management:
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Facility Operations:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the HIL lab, ensuring all simulation hardware, I/O interfaces, and amplifiers are calibrated, maintained, and safely operated.
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Resource Allocation:
Schedule and prioritize lab test benches across multiple overlapping, high-stakes grid connection projects to meet tight project deadlines.
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Team Leadership:
Hire, mentor, and train a team of HIL/Simulation Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
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Budgeting & Procurement:
Manage the laboratory budget, forecast hardware/software needs, and spearhead the procurement of new simulation equipment and licenses.
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Safety & Standards:
Ensure all laboratory operations comply with strict electrical safety standards and company policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Control Systems, or a closely related field.
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5+ years
of hands-on experience in power systems simulation, HIL testing, or inverter controls validation.
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2+ years
of experience in a leadership, managerial, or principal engineer role.