Powertrain, Simulation Specialist

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Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Aerodynamic & Mechanical > NVH & Verification

In Vestas Power Solutions more than 3000 dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues work globally to ensure we optimise the product P&L to deliver the right product, for the right market, at the right time and at the right cost. Our three main Technology Centres are located in Denmark, Portugal and India. Based on the needs of our customers we design, develop and deliver turbine, plant and hybrid power solutions. In Power Solutions we cover the full life-time of our products, from the early exploring and incubation of new technologies to the handling of CIM cases on our installed fleet. We work closely with our colleagues across Vestas to deliver customer value. The Power Solutions Porto and Chennai build and add capacity and capability to the global engineering organization. Working together with the other Power Solutions in Denmark, Germany and UK, Chennai and Porto Engineering Centres focus on the research and development and engineering support spanning all of Vestas' product portfolio. With a broad engineering capability spanning all engineering disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, controls, software, data analytics, these centres strengthen the global R&D setup, within a creative and engaging environment. With the right competences and tools and through lean and efficient processes, we create design solutions for all Vestas product portfolio, aiming to reduce complexity and facilitate efficiency improvements

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for a position in the Powertrain Department in Porto, Portugal specializing in the analysis of Powertrain System behavior and loads with focus on numerical methods e.g. Finite Elements and alike.

Activities will involve all facets of product development, but with priorities centered on project and work package execution in close collaboration with with teams in Germany, Denmark and Portugal.Many of the activities also require involvement of external partners such as research institutes or suppliers, and this aspect requires a combination of proven technical competences, good communication skills and a commercial mindset, and not least with a distinct ability for delivering technical and specific activities forward.

You will become part of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for delivery of work packages and technical solutions to the entire Powertrain area.

You will work in our development and research projects and contribute to make sure that the Powertrain system and its components meet our expectations. You will be responsible for planning, executing, evaluating and finally reporting your analysis results as input to the design and verification activities of our wind turbine product platforms within On- and Offshore projects.

Main activities under this responsibility will include:

• Define and specify the analysis according to the needs of the projects
• Build the models and develop the analysis according to the specification
• Post-process and evaluate the analysis data with regards to the intended information
• Summarize the findings in a report and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify issues and use data to propose solutions for effective decision making
• Continuously validate and update the models based on test rig and field measurements
• Participate in de-risking activities (e.g. D-FMEA's)
• Support in defining set-ups and procedures for physical testing on test benches and turbines
• Contribute to root cause analysis 
• Develop and improve methods, tools and processes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, or similar
• Background in support technology of rotating machinery (gears, bearings, etc) from Wind Turbines, Aerospace or Heavy Industries
• Profound knowledge and min. 5 years experience in simulation and analysis of Mechanical Systems
• Good understanding of product development processes
• Technical project management skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work in a complex and diverse environment

Competencies

• Your analytical skills in combination with your technical and value chain understanding enable you to focus your activities for finding the optimum technical solution within the given boundaries
• Thanks to your pro-active and motivated personality, you achieve your results by setting the direction, defining and organizing tasks and making sure that necessary conclusion can be taken
• With your structured and organized way of working you plan and prioritize the tasks while at the same time keeping focus on the overall targets
• Your organizational and communicative skills allow you to achieve your results through international and multi-disciplinary teams which involve colleagues from various parts of Vestas as well as supply partners globally

What we offer

We offer you a creative position with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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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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