Asst. Lead Engineer

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Research & Development > Nacelle R&D > Converter & Electrical Module

Are you experienced with power electronics design? Do you want to work with a team of highly skilled engineers on the core system of a wind turbine? If so, you could be our new Power Electronics Engineer to join our team.

Vestas R&D is where new product ideas or technologies are matured, developed, tested and improved. To put it short, Vestas R&D is the cornerstone of Vestas. We are shaping the future of modern energy.

The Converter & Electrical (C&E) Module is part of Vestas R&D organization Power Solutions. The Converter Concept team with C&E Module is an essential contributor in making the current and future wind turbines more efficient and cost effective by developing the electrical power conversion components such as power stack (power electronics). This is done by being responsible for development and maintenance of the components according to the full value chain requirements. All Vestas products are based on internally developed converters since electrical power conversion is at the core of how a wind turbine performs, operates and interacts with the electrical grid. With an engineering background in power conversion your main role will be to participate in and drive the design of the power electronics in our converters.

The daily work will be within a broad network of stakeholders and together with the electrical specialists you will set the standard for tomorrows design. 

You will be a part of the Converter Concept team. The team consists of 15+ highly skilled designers and specialists located in Aarhus, Denmark and Porto, Portugal.

Responsibilities

As Asst. Lead Engineer in Power Electronics, you will report to the Converter Concept Manager within Converter and Electrical Module in Vestas. Your main responsibilities and tasks will be Power electronic converter circuit analysis and design and verification.

Main Responsibilities:

• Be able to evaluate, specify, design, implement, validate, and troubleshoot converter and principal components:
• Hardware design simulation, calculations, including tolerance, worst case... Etc.
• Creating, verifying, and validating system designs and simulations models for power stacks (power electronics)
• Supporting Converter Circuit testing, validation and calibration work, and complete test specifications and reports.
• Develop conceptual designs based on technical specifications for electrical Converter and its integration in Nacelle

Qualifications

Your qualifications include:

• A Master in a relevant area, i.e., power electronics, electrical engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience from power electronics design
• Experience in MATLAB
• Good communication skills
• Experienced in project execution in matrix organization

Specific knowledge of:

• Power electronic converters in relevant power and voltage class
• Understanding of converter circuit design and operation and of principal components
• Expertise of the application of power semiconductor devices such as IGBTs, MOSFETs etc.
• Knowhow on gate drive circuits, high power capacitors, chokes / inductors,
• Systems Engineering process adherence through concept-requirements-design-verification-handover

Competencies

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

• You are process oriented and have a structured way to work
• You have a proactive personality, good communication and stakeholder management
• You naturally lead, guide, advise and share knowledge with team and stakeholders
• You are a strong networker and able to build, develop and maintain relationships in a global environment
• You possess English skills at a high level
• You should believe in and comply to our values of Collaboration, Simplicity and Accountability

What we offer

We offer a true global challenge in a project-oriented organization with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will benefit from working at a high professional level and with a strong technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be directly involved and drive the development of a core system in a wind turbine.

Your work location will be at Vestas R&D in Chennai, India. Up to 20 travel days per year shall be expected. Please send your application as soon as possible as we will close the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Vestas India, Chennai.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th September 2024

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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 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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