Loads & Control Lead Engineer

Professional | Full-Time  | Engineering

Are you interested in shaping the future of offshore wind energy? Join our team as a Loads & Control Lead Engineer at Vestas. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing high quality wind turbine technologies for floating offshore projects. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Loads & Control > LaC Offshore Products 

As a part of Vestas Power Solutions, the Loads and Controls Offshore Products department is responsible for developing future Offshore wind turbine controller software and hardware but also loads and control solutions ensuring optimal performance of our products under all conditions.

In this position, you will join a new and blooming domain within the Floating Offshore business. You will take the lead in the strategic development of new Floating Turbine technologies to deliver turbine-level commissioning ensuring an optimized product is delivered to the customer. The department consists of highly skilled and experienced engineers and assumes full accountability for all aspects of the loads and control solution delivered to the wind turbine development projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the certification process of Floating Offshore wind turbines
• Development and validation of WTG + Floater aeroelastic and hydrodynamic models
• Risk management activities, such as failure mode and effect analysis
• Development of code/scripts and improvement of processes to ensure a lean and efficient execution

Qualifications

• Experience in modelling of mooring lines (e.g. Orcaflex)
• Programming skills in Matlab and or Python
• Knowledge of wind turbine control strategies

Competencies

• You are forward-thinking, result oriented and have a clear sense of responsibility
• You can meet your deadlines with the right quality and have a creative approach to solutions
• Good communication skills and fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• You have experience working in a multinational team and thrive in this environment where teamwork, collaboration and knowledge sharing are key.

What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to be part of a team in an exciting new area, Floating Offshore Wind Turbines. It's an area with a promising future and you can be paving the way for a greener, brighter, floating future.

The working environment in Loads & Control is informal but with clear direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with competent colleagues and an inspiring work environment. You will be offered an attractive compensation package based on your qualifications and the demands of this position. You will be part of an international organization with opportunities to grow and develop in the job - professionally and personally.

Additional Information

By joining Vestas, you will become part of the LaC Modelling team, working out of our office in Aarhus, Denmark. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible, but no later than 26 June 2024. For any additional information, please reach out to recruiter Vips Patel, Vippa@vestas.com

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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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.