Sensor Engineer, Assistant Lead

Professional | Full-Time  | Project Portfolio Management

Technology & Operations > Research & Development > Advanced Sensing & Diagnostics

The Advanced Sensing and Diagnostics Sub Module is part of the Turbine Control Software Module within Vestas Power Solutions. As such, we are responsible for delivering the software for the most complex sensor solutions, e.g. Wind Sensing, Tower Accelerations and Blade Load Sensing. Furthermore, our mission is to create smart sensor signals, which enables the turbine to run more reliable, more efficiently or enables us to detect current and potential future defects to improve our service business and thus creates value for Vestas and our customers.

For you, this is the perfect environment to apply your software engineering skills in a highly diverse team, promote a culture of innovation to unlock customer value and ensure the highest team efficiency.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for critical technical sub-tasks, support project delivery, and prepare yourself for future technical leadership:

• Project Delivery & Execution: Deliver technical and turbine projects reliably within an agile framework, managing your assigned tasks from initial concept through deployment
• Technical Ownership: Guide critical technical results while helping the team streamline operations and adopt effective best practices
• Algorithm & Control Development: Design and develop advanced algorithms and embedded software for smart sensing and diagnostics solutions
• Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis: Conduct complex root cause analysis (RCA) to pinpoint potential turbine performance issues and sensor data anomalies
• Requirements Engineering: Help shape and improve functional and non-functional software requirements for turbine control systems
• Process Excellence: Participate in the advancement of internal processes, software frameworks, and engineering tools to improve how we work

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar background
• 4+ years’ experience in embedded software & data analytics environment. Experience with C++, Matlab / Simulink
• Experience in sensor engineering, including reliable management of project sub-tasks
• Good skills within physics and data analytics, which enables you to understand turbine physics easily and analyze large sets of data efficiently

Competencies

• Highly accountable and self-motivated
• Collaborative and capable of setting a positive example for the group while maintaining high standards of quality
• Welcomes change and takes initiative to identify improvement ideas and resolve issues effectively
• Very good communication skills for external and internal stakeholder management
• Ability to connect with stakeholders inside and outside the company

What We Offer

Within VSP we are one of the most cross functional departments with a huge potential to create customer Value, we are on an exciting journey of getting our processes, tools, requirements to the highest standards. You can not only be part of this but be part of a team which mission it is to improve how the turbines function.

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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 200 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 39,000 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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