IEEE Compliance Specialist, Tampere

About the role

As a Technical Consultant, you will lead a comprehensive pre-study for a New Product Introduction (NPI) program. Your primary focus will be evaluating the compliance of advanced FACTS STATCOM systems—including hardware, software, and control functions—against international IEEE and IEC standards.

You are offered A high-impact role in a critical New Product Introduction program. The opportunity to work with cutting-edge grid stability technology used by utilities globally. A clear project-based engagement with a defined scope and deliverables.

Work tasks

Lead a comprehensive pre-study for a New Product Introduction (NPI) program, evaluating compliance of advanced FACTS STATCOM systems against international IEEE and IEC standards.

• Identify and assess compliance against applicable IEEE standards, focusing on dynamic performance, grid interconnection, and power quality.
• Compare IEEE and IEC requirements to highlight differences, overlaps, and potential conflicts.
• Validate and adapt existing IEC type test plans and prepare a comprehensive IEEE type test plan.
• Identify and assess accredited test laboratories capable of performing demanding high-current type tests.
• Establish a clear basis for IEC 61850 compliance claims by mapping requirements to specific type tests.
• Identify technical and schedule risks, recommending specific actions to ensure successful NPI execution.

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related fields.
• Knowledge of FACTS STATCOM systems, including VSC topology and control algorithms.
• Knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards for grid interconnection and power electronics.
• Ability to perform detailed gap analyses between complex technical requirements.
• Excellent professional English skills (written and spoken).

Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.