Field Application Engineer (China)

OPAL-RT is looking for a Field application engineer (Beijing, China)

About OPAL-RT Technologies

OPAL-RT's ambitious challenge is to democratize real-time simulation in order to make it accessible to every engineer and researcher. Founded in Quebec and now bolstered by a global presence, OPAL-RT has the wind in its sails!

A world leader in the diversity of real-time simulation applications, our tools are used in a multitude of sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial manufacturing, etc. In short, by joining OPAL-RT, you will be contributing to the technologies of the future.

Imagine working for a company that counts CEPRI, CSG, NASA, Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier, ABB, EMBRAER, MIT, GE, Ford, GM, NREL, RIVIAN, Tesla and Hydro-Quebec among its clients! 

Achievements and stimulating challenges:

Under the supervision of the Technical Support Team Lead in the Beijing OPAL-RT Technologies, the Field Application Engineer supports OPAL-RT’s software and hardware tools for real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) applications. The position is based in Beijing, China.

The selected candidate is responsible for customer’s on-site training, commissioning and integration, as well as internal support and testing. Supporting OPAL-RT’s distributors in the Asia-pacific region, helping on upcoming deliveries and developing internal support tools is also part of the job. The candidate has technical abilities and a focus on customer satisfaction. They possess excellent problem-solving skills and solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. They are able to manage both day-to-day customer support and long-term internal projects. 

Come and join a young and dynamic team. This opportunity offers flexibility, the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills and customer-contact experience. The employee will become available for worldwide travel to customer’s site. Learn multiple aspects of the HIL simulation and its application allowing you to be in close contact with various industries such as power electronics, automotive, aeronautics, electrical drives and more.  

Please note that a valid passport and being eligible to international travel are required for this role.

Main tasks

• Deliver training sessions both internally to team members and externally to clients on hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and simulation technologies.

• Handling customer requests from the support portal  

• Assisting client to adapt models and perform HIL test on site (up to 20% of work time) 

• Support the development and continuous improvement of training materials and programs related to power systems, control systems, and real-time simulation

• Write technical reports, knowledge base and application notes, etc. 

• Participate in marketing events and technical seminars  

• Participate in overseas product roll-outs  

• Perform product demonstrations.  

Requirements:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics or mechanical engineering; 

• Experience : 0 to 2 years in a related field; 

• Technical knowledge : MATLAB/Simulink and/or Simpowersystem (SPS software); Troubleshooting. 

• Basic knowledge of these tools (asset) : NI Toolchains, Linux operating systems, FPGA and VHDL programming, Industrial and communication protocols (i.e. CAN, Modbus, SPI, Aurora);  

• Significant assets : Hardware-in-the-loop tools (RT-LAB, NI-Veristand, HYPERSIM, dSPACE, Speedgoat, Typhoon, or RTDS), Industrial HIL testing experience for a full electric vehicle, Simulation of power electronic converters, and Usage of Xilinx System Generator; 

• Language abilities : Mandarin and English required, Japanese or Korean is an asset;  

• Soft skills: Customer satisfaction, autonomy and proactivity, planning and organization, good communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal qualities, discipline and determination, flexibly and adaptation, able to deal with ambiguity and pressure. 

• Work hours: Flexible schedule of 40 hours/week 

Why work for OPAL-RT?

• Stimulating challenges that promote learning and teamwork. 

• Friendly and collaborative work environment. 

• Flexible hours to accommodate a balanced work-family lifestyle. 

• Flexible schedule of 40 hours/week. 

• Competitive salary. 

• Group insurance plan tailored to your needs. 

• 2 weeks of vacation per year, plus the possibility of accumulating up to two additional weeks.