Trainee Engineer

Vestas is well-known in wind technology and actively contributes to its development. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Modularisation & Portfolio Management > Loads & Control Module > LaC Quality

Vestas Power Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas. Through innovation, development, and continuous product improvement, we develop the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy while delivering maximum value to our customers and to Vestas. In short, Vestas Power Solutions is responsible for developing the wind power systems of the future. Within Vestas Power Solutions, Product Application Controls is responsible for defining the product architecture and product roadmap based on market requirements, translating these into module‑level requirements, and ensuring full value‑chain integration.
Loads and Control (LaC), part of Product Application Controls, is responsible for designing and optimizing load and control strategies in close collaboration with cross‑product design teams. The department comprises highly skilled, experienced, and internationally diverse engineers who take full accountability for the end‑to‑end LaC solutions delivered across products. The team operates across three design locations: Portugal, Denmark, and India.
The Loads and Control Quality team is responsible for fleet performance, covering both load and power performance. The team performs root‑cause analysis for issues reported from the field, develops effective solutions, and ensures that learnings from operational feedback and failures are systematically fed back into the design and development process to drive continuous product improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technical Leads on the development and deployment of turbine control solutions
• Understand, implement, and test control codebase changes in alignment with defined guidelines and standards
• Participate in implementation reviews and functional design reviews
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on controller performance issues and define effective corrective solutions
• Deliver control and performance improvements for turbines, including non‑standard product requests and service‑driven solutions

Qualifications

• Master's / PhD in Electronic / Mechatronics / Instrumentation & Controls / Control System / Similar engineering specialization
• 0-1 years of Working experience in Simulation/Modelling tools such as MATLAB SIMULINK
• Strong Competence in Mathematical modeling of Electro-Mechanical and hydraulic Systems
• Knowledge of Control Design and Control Tuning using a Model-Based Control Approach

Competencies

• Strong in Control Theory
• Programming knowledge in C++, SQL, R , MatlabControl System Modelling, Controller Design, Controller Tuning & Controller Verification
• Good knowledge in Power generation concepts.
• Knowledge in Aero Dynamics

What We Offer
Do you want to play a key role in shaping the wind turbines of tomorrow and the processes related to this? Do you have the mindset to provide innovative solutions, then this is a perfect opportunity for you! Come join our mission as Trainee Loads in one of the key areas of the Loads Department in the Vestas Technology Center of Chennai.
We offer a challenging workplace with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment

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 before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th June 2026.

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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.

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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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