Lead Engineer
Do you want to move the cutting edge of Wind Turbine Technology?
Lead Engineer, Loads and Performance Technology Development
Do you want to move the cutting edge of Wind Turbine Technology? Join us in the Loads & Performance Engineering department and help design the wind turbines of the future.
Rotor, Tower & Control > Loads & Performance Engineering > Loads Technologies & VTS
Vestas Technology & Service Solutions (TSS) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved and tested. To put it short, we are shaping the future of modern energy and we operate on a global scale with more than 1,300 employees.
Within TSS, the turbine Loads and Performance Engineering (LPE) department is responsible for all turbine loads calculations, power curves, assessment of dynamic stability and noise footprint. This department works very closely together with other core areas such as aerodynamics, acoustics, wind turbine control, blade design and tower design. With a multi-cultural team of more than 30 engineers, the department activities range from sales and service support to new product design, turbine improvements and innovation projects.
As part of LPE, a special team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of the technology and software tools related to the loads, power and stability of our turbines. The team owns, maintains and develops an extensive tool portfolio and has several ongoing innovation projects. Furthermore, we are involved in blade design, control and performance optimization, stability analysis and the definition of new methodologies. On a daily basis, we strive to make the best performing turbines for the lowest cost.
Responsibilities
As a technical Lead Engineer you will drive innovation throughout Loads and Performance Engineering and adjacent areas. The work is very diverse and ranges from stability investigations, support for new blade design and root cause analysis to software development, design of new methodologies and participation in technology development projects. Dependent on your experience and level, you will lead larger projects or take up responsibility for one of our main tools.
Qualifications
We are looking for a skilled engineer with minimum 3 years of experience in calculating wind turbine loads, aero-elastics, stability and performance or a relevant PhD related to wind turbine or helicopter rotor dynamics. The ideal candidate has the motivation, capacity and understanding to dive into the underlying physics and phenomena, has strong problem solving skills and has a desire to take wind turbine technology one step further. We are looking for a pro-active person with a strong drive for innovation, capable to take on technically complex tasks and the capacity to lead a project.
Competencies
- Minimum 3 years of experience with wind turbine dynamics, loads, aero-elastics and performance
- Good programming skills with emphasis on quality, readability and maintainability
- Experience with wind industry aero-elastic tools (e.g. Flex5, Bladed, HAWC2 or similar)
- Solid language skills in English
- Self-motivated and pro-active individual with a strong drive for innovation
- Good team-player, open attitude and good communication skills
- Experience in leading projects is a plus
- Experience with wind turbine or blade testing and wind turbine measurement campaigns is a plus
- Experience with blade design and wind turbine aerodynamics is a plus
- Danish language skills are not mandatory, Vestas is a multicultural company and international applicants are very welcome.
What we offer
The right candidate will have the opportunity to greatly impact Vestas current and future products. Additionally, we offer the opportunity to be a part of a strong team in an exciting business with very comprehensive products. The working environment in Vestas Technology & Service Solutions is informal but with a clear direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with an inspiring work environment. Additionally, you will be part of an international organization with opportunities to grow and develop in the job – professionally and personally.
Additional information
Work location will be at Vestas Headquarter, Hedeager 42, 8200 Aarhus. Approximately 10 days of travel per year is to be expected.
For further information about the position please contact Director, Loads & Perfomance Engineering, Thomas Bjertrup Nielsen at +45 4167 0028.
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