Lead Engineer, LaC

Vestas is a significant figure in wind technology and a main motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Product Applications & Controls R&D > Loads & Control Module > LaC Offshore Global Support Structure Solutions

Loads & Controls (LaC) department within Vestas R&D - Product Applications & Control (PAC) is responsible for developing Loads & Controls Solutions for Vestas product portfolios across various stages in the product lifecycle. LaC Global Support Structure Solutions, a department within LaC takes accountability in providing LaC Solutions for Support structure designs for offshore products . We are responsible for taking the functional ownership within the area of LaC support structure solutions working cross functionally with different functions and business units. Our department includes highly skilled & diversely specialized engineers working across Denmark, Portugal, and India.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for Offshore support structure projects LaC Solutions
• Modelling, simulation and system level analysis for offshore support structure projects
• Participate in the development of methods, tools/scripts for support strcuture modelling & load analysis
• Develop scope & solutions by interacting with support structure engineers, foundation designers, tower designers, siting engineers, certification bodies and other relevant stakeholders.
• Guide a team of 3 -4 engineers by providing technical support for the projects
• Support specialists and senior specialists in the formulation and implementation of strategies for the development of the portfolio

Qualifications

• Masters/Ph.D in Wind energy, Structures, Civil, Ocean, Mechanical, Aero, Computation or similar fields
• Minimum 7 - 10 years of professional work experience in loads and controls, offshore structures

Competencies

• Experience in tools like HAWC, FAST, Flex or similar
• Experience with aeroelastic tools like HAWC, BLADED, FLEX5 or similar
• Experience in WTG modelling aspects- experience in aero-elastic-hydro modelling, loads post processing & reporting
• Exposure to standards and certification by independent bodies
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python or similar
• Exposure to machine learning is beneficial
• Managing global stakeholders, project planning, strong communication skills
• Can detect and solve issues, improve processes, and share knowledge
• Ability to network & collaborate with team members , motivate and guide them
• Ability to handle global commercial stakeholders under time critical situations
• Working with an inclusive & global mindset, readiness in adopting changing priorities & plans
• Capable, motivated, ready to create positive change.

What We Offer

An opportunity to be part of innovative team that is enabling the acceleration offshore wind

We offer opportunities for development and growth

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 31st Dec 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 185 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 30,000 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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