Lead Engineer - Loads & Control

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Product Applications & Controls R&D > Loads & Control Module > LaC Onshore Product Response

Loads&Control (LaC) organization, being part of Product Solutions & Integration, is responsible for designing and optimizing Vestas' products for optimal performance, loads and control strategies to design product responses to market roadmap requirements, translating product roadmap into module requirements with full value chain integration.

Responsibilities

• As a Lead Engineer, you will be handling the technical aspects of Loads and Control development for a specific product from feasibility to full validation and certification, including, but not limited to:
• Balance the trade-offs between power production and loading, in close cooperation with our internal stakeholders
• Life-cycle optimization for legacy and ongoing products through learning from fleet experience
• Development and validation of wind turbine aeroelastic models
• Conduct test and integration of innovative technologies into new products
• Calculate design loads, power performance, and noise levels for internal and external stakeholders
• Guide the certification process of wind turbines, including performing the design loads verification test campaign on prototype wind turbines
• Guide and mentor engineers 
• Sign off site specific solutions recommended by Technical leads in the team
   

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in structural, civil, wind, mechanical, control, or mechatronic engineering
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience within the wind industry
• Proven history in running wind turbine product development from a load and control perspective
• Good competencies within innovative simulation of mechanical systems
• Experience or knowledge of aeroelastic tools such as Flex5, Bladed or HAWC2
• Programming experience (e.g. in Matlab)
• Knowledge of control of mechanical systems 
• Project management certification can add value
   

Competencies

• Ability to improve processes and test status quo for how load calculations are conducted
• Ability to handle projects following milestones and meeting deadlines
• Ability to promote engineering solutions within the area from start to end
• Skilled at handling multiple stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Pragmatic and quality-conscious
• Result-oriented with a good focus on the task
• A creative approach to new tasks
• Ability to guide the team and take the technical responsibility
   

What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to be part of a world class team in an exciting business with a very comprehensive product range. The working environment in Loads & Control is informal but with clear strategic direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with very competent colleagues in an inspiring work environment. Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion are our core values and we always put safety first. 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

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 Nov 2024.

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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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