Principal Mechanical Engineer for Wind Turbine Structures

2 weeks ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time

Job Overview

Vestas, a leading global partner in sustainable energy solutions, seeks an exceptional Principal Mechanical Engineer for Wind Turbine Structures. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing the next generation of wind turbine nacelles.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled engineer with expertise in dynamic mechanical systems to join our Modularized Nacelle department. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Design and Integrity: You will be responsible for the design and integrity of the nacelle structure, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: You will engage with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on design requirements, translating top-level specifications into detailed building block requirements.
  • Interface Development: You will develop and design interfaces to other systems, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Value Chain Perspective: You will incorporate a value chain perspective in the design functionality.
  • Analysis and Risk Assessment: You will conduct design analyses, including bolts and welds, fatigue assessments, and reliability calculations, with a focus on lifetime estimates based on data.
  • Documentation and Communication: You will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all design activities.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of combined relevant experience in design and development of dynamic mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including Ansys Workbench and APDL scripts.
  • Coding proficiency in a common scripting language (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
  • Thorough understanding of the static and dynamic behavior of mechanical steel structures.

About Vestas

Vestas is a leading global partner in sustainable energy solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines. We have installed more wind power than anyone else, with 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide.

What We Offer

Vestas offers an attractive compensation package tailored to your qualifications and the requirements of the position. Join us and experience a working culture that values collaboration, transparency, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.



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