Blade Engineer

At Vestas, we live our company values of Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity, and Passion. In a dynamic and evolving industry, we change quickly to meet the needs of our customers. Our passion is to preserve the environment through sustainable energy solutions. If this aligns with your values and passion, we want to hear from you!

The Department: Sales/SBU AME/Turbine Engineering

The Engineer, Blades position supports the mechanical aspects of Vestas wind turbine sales, installation, and maintenance efforts. You will be required to perform complex mechanical engineering assignments with considerable latitude for action and administrating. This role is a blade support engineer and will be primarily focused on blade-related issues and projects. Wind turbine blades include glass and carbon fiber construction with integrated lightning protection.

Responsibilities

• Understand product technology around blade construction and repair and communication with customer's engineers and consultants

• Respond to technology due diligence requests by customers, consultants, financers, etc. as well as develops and maintains region-specific technical documentation in support of functions (1) and (2)

• Provide internal failure analysis in support of commercial considerations. Provide forecasts for blade components (affecting service contract costing)

• Present technology at conferences and generally be a regional technology expert supporting Vestas in front of potential customers

• Review construction Requests for Information for contractor installation modification requests and provide on-site and in-office support for blade damage evaluation and repair methods

• Direct communication with customers including assessment of damage from construction/transportation and completes corrective action projects to investigate and resolve failures of blades in Service

• Respond to technical inquiries from service personnel, project managers, and outside customers as well as conducts studies to assess failure modes and effects (FMEA) and develop time to failure models

• Coordinates/communicates with Vestas Research & Development as required for ongoing product development and reliability projects

• Handles testing and inspection work to assist R&D with ongoing improvement testing as well as supports complex Component Improvement Management projects with cross-functional international teams

• Support Operations with tooling, up-tower repair, and maintenance/inspection expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material or Mechanical Engineering (other degrees considered with experience) or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preference)

• Experience with glass or carbon fiber design and construction

• 5 years of experience in engineering with a background in solving problems

• Solid computer skills, specifically in MS Office products and AutoCAD/ProE

• Specific experience in the implementation, operation, system standards, and service of wind turbines, experience in project management and systematic problem-solving methodology (8D, DMAIC, etc.), and experience or good knowledge in 2-D and 3-D mechanical modeling (FEA preference)

Competencies

• Ability to work in a time-sensitive setting and organize priorities in an innovative/deadline-oriented environment, professional oral and written communication skills, and solid organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality

• Flexibility working in an innovative and changing organization.

• Should be a highly motivated and able to work with little supervision as well as have to experience with glass/carbon structural repair (especially on wind turbine blades)

What we offer

We offer an exciting Engineering position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision

• Generous Paid Time Off policies 

• 401(k) plan

• Tuition assistance

• Highly developed Training Program

• Global bonus program

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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.