Structural/FEA Engineer - Generator

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Generator

The Research & Development (R&D) business unit leads the technology development of our wind turbine products. We are responsible for its development, verification and industrialisation. It is here that we lay the technological foundation for sustaining our market position within sustainable energy.

The Generator submodule consists of highly skilled employees, situated at our main locations in Denmark, Germany, and Portugal. The department is accountable for the generator, converting the mechanical energy from the wind turbine rotor and drivetrain into raw electrical power. The team is characterised by Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion, which form the backbone for our culture of working toward excellence.

In the Generator submodule, we build our designs on a long tradition of both in-house and externally supplied generator products, of both induction & synchronous types. We focus on providing solutions with predictable performance, reliability, and cost to the market.
Within this exciting and challenging environment, we have an opening for a generator engineer to join and help form our mechanical/structural team.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the development of solutions for the generator product, following Vestas's project framework and Stage/Gate models. Your responsibilities will be structural design, analysis and validation of the load-carrying elements of our generator designs. You will work with advanced tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, Windchill and Jira. All these activities, in collaboration with technical experts and project managers.

Main activities under this responsibility will include:

• Product development, from requirements and early concept to detailed design and verification
• Product maintenance, incl. implementation of improvements and/or cost-out opportunities
• Engineering Change Management
• Risk assessment
• Stakeholder management, involving external suppliers globally
• Planning of own work in Jira

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or structural engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in product development and structural engineering
• Experience in design of steel structures, incl. base materials, castings, weldments and bolted connections
• Proficient in structural assessment using FEA (preferably ANSYS). This includes static/stationary and dynamic analysis, extreme- and fatigue analysis, and modal analysis
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of Six-Sigma tools, e.g., DFMEA

Competencies

• Experienced in managing complex problems in a global project organisation
• You have a solid technical understanding and can document and communicate your work, thoughts, and ideas well
• You are motivated, persistent, result-oriented, and have a good sense of responsibility
• You can plan your own work
• You acknowledge the importance of business processes, incl. engineering change management

What We Offer

You will be a key contributor within sustainable energy solutions, and you will get the chance to support the green agenda with innovative solutions. In a fast-growing organisation, you will find yourself in an exciting and sometimes unpredictable job with motivated and skilled colleagues. We have a diverse mix of experience and skills, working closely together to make Vestas' vision a reality. You will experience a 'people first' attitude with a lot of empowerment and responsibilities. In short, join Vestas and you will find yourself working in a spirit of worldwide collaboration while enjoying the knowledge that you are making a positive difference for the future.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 20 days of travel per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

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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 200 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 39,000 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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