Vestas

Overview

Vestas is a major wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States, seeking a Structural/Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support for construction, service, and global engineering/R&D, focusing on troubleshooting and solution design for mechanical/structural systems of wind turbines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical inquiries from construction, service, technical sales, and external customers, delivering responses on time and with the required level of quality.
• Provide technical guidance in construction-related issues regarding turbine installation.
• Develop and review region-specific and global technical documentation, specifications, and drawings in support of mechanical/structural systems.
• Participate in multi-discipline teams to resolve complex structural anomalies, leading technical teams and preparing formal RCA reports.
• Perform and sometimes lead proactive component improvement projects to optimize safety, performance, and operational cost of structures and/or components for wind turbines.
• Facilitate globalization of locally developed solutions and improvements.
• Work with minimal supervision to perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
• Work to prevent risks to Quality, Health and Safety, and Environment.
• Train and mentor regional colleagues within area(s) of subject matter expertise.
• Understand customer and operational needs and use knowledge to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance within the department and may serve as a source of technical guidance to other engineers globally.
• May present technology at conferences and participate in industry groups supporting wind technology.
• Ensure compliance of all work with accepted industry standards and codes as well as regulatory organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering or Construction.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 - 10 years of experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years' experience in Wind Turbine Generators or relevant field.
• Experience in systematic problem-solving methodology (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering fundamentals with an emphasis on statics, dynamics and stress analysis.
• Well-developed project management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Solid commercial experience from exposure to/understanding of customers in either sales or service.
• Ability to work internationally with large demanding customers to support the business.
• Demonstrated flexibility working in an environment with changing requirements.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office products.
• High level knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD - Autocad and Creo Parametric preferred.

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO