Blade Features Engineer

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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How to contribute to our vision

As a Blade Features Engineer, you will be responsible forleading the design and development of advanced blade features. We seek a skilled engineer to take ownership of the developing plastic add-on components, such as aerodynamical gadgets and covers. Key responsibilities include planning, technical design, conceptualization, simulation, testing, documentation, and technical risk management. You will provide comprehensive support across the value chain, from procurement and supplier qualification to production implementation, product and fleet quality management and customer communication.

Asan add-on component responsible you will: 

• Take ownership of add-on development, collaborating closely with blade designers, process engineers, aerodynamics specialists, and suppliers to ensure alignment and integration.

• Lead technical risk management efforts, including FMEA analysis, structural verification, and validation processes, establishing design standards and integrating them into receiving products.

• Be a bridge between the Blade Technology department and the organization.

What You Need To Make a Difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to leadthe change. We are also looking for…

• A Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, Maritime or Wind Energy

• Possesses a technical and analytical mindset with a strong drive to expand expertise inadvanced modelling of failure modesspecifically in the designand integration of plastic components.

• Experienced in component design with a background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling.

• You have a proven track record in working with production environments.

• You can drive your own tasks actively at a high standard

• You have an outreaching personality

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively across multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project outcomes.

• Excellent English skills both orally and in writing are a must in the international team, and it is of highest importance that you can communicate your results in a clear and convincing manner.

• Portuguese skills are seen as a plus.

• Furthermore, you have a structured approach to your work, can handle multiple assignments simultaneously without losing overview and you are driving your work independently.

In return of your commitment, we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come

• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy

• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality

• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization

• Competitive Pension Scheme

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people 

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology. Applicants with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60%, proven by a multipurpose certificate are encouraged to reach out to us. We have inclusive recruiting processes specifically for disabled persons in Portugal and we do our utmost to tailor working spaces to suit your individual needs.

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.