Lead Electrical Engineer

Seize the opportunity as a Lead Engineer - Electrical Backup System, where you'll drive innovative solutions in wind turbine technology. Your expertise will significantly impact Vestas' global leadership in the industry.
Ready to lead the charge in Electrical Backup Systems and Low-Voltage Design?
Join Vestas now and be at the forefront of driving renewable energy advancements!

Power Solutions > Applications, Controls & Electrical > Control Hardware > Backup Systems
Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within Vestas Power Solutions (VPS), you'll find our department, Backup Systems, as part of Control Hardware.
The Control Hardware team ensures the effective functioning and coordination of the turbines' Low-Voltage systems and control systems. Our daily work involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, as we support all turbine systems across both onshore and offshore projects.
Our primary focus lies in designing complete electrical power backup solutions. This includes specifying electrical panels and backup functions. Additionally, we actively engage in innovation projects, feasibility studies, and prototype testing. Our goal is product development.
Our core competencies revolve around electrical engineering and integrating products based on requirements specifications.
Within the Backup Systems team, our critical responsibility is ensuring uninterrupted system operation during grid disturbances. We achieve this by providing power through various AC or DC UPS systems, such as high-power DC Li-ion systems and 24V UPS. From the initial idea phase to manufacturing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning, we take ownership of this vital function.

Responsibilities
As Lead Engineer - Electrical Backup System, your primary role is to manage and provide innovative solutions for the backup system. Your key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality design solutions within specified timeframes and budgets, while continuously enhancing efficiency
• Define test & validation needed to qualify a design
• Create designs in compliance with Vestas' stage gate model, encompassing all phases from early concept development to detailed design, verification, and implementation in labs and wind turbines
• Work closely with global R&D teams and external suppliers to ensure cohesive project development
• Provide support to Service Technicians, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs via phone, ticketing system, or on-site visits
• Evaluate performance problems perform root cause analysis, and offer recommendations to the Service organization
• Identify, develop, and validate technical improvement measures as part of the continuous improvement process
• Respond to technical inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in customer or supplier meetings and attend industry seminars to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies

Qualifications
Your qualifications include: 

• Bachelors or master’s in electrical engineering, marine engineering or similar 
• Proficient in low voltage electrical design
• Experience in designing electrical backup systems
• Good understanding of low voltage components and system testing
• Familiarity with IEC and UL standards
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Prior experience working in a global company is beneficial

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies:  

• Highly motivated, result-oriented, and possess a clear sense of responsibility
• Good commercial and business understanding
• Enthusiastic about working within a large organization
• Capable of building extensive networks across cultures and time zones
• Demonstrates a high level of motivation and the ability to accomplish tasks efficiently
• Customer-oriented with the ability to understand and address the complete business value chain from a customer perspective
• Eager to learn and continuously improve.

What we offer
We offer a role with significant involvement from project concept through to final verification. As part of our team, you will operate with the most recent technological advancements, aiding in the progressive development of Vestas' goals. You'll engage with numerous stakeholders across a truly global organization that has been consolidated and streamlined in recent years.
Our environment offers diverse opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development. It's characterized by a high level of professionalism, a clear technical commitment, and a result-oriented, project-driven approach.
Join us to become part of an international organization where you can grow and develop both professionally and personally.

Additional information
Your work location will be our office in Aarhus, Denmark. 
Up to 20 travel days per year. 
For additional information about the position please contact Henrik Søndergaard Jørgensen, Sub Module Owner - Backup Systems, at +45 2521 6360 (Would prefer text message).
Please be advised to apply on or before 5th July 2024.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. 

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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