Loads and Control Engineer

Do you want to shape the future of green energy?

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > LaC Onshore Product Application Loads & Control (LaC) organization, being part of Product Application and Control, is responsible for designing and optimizing Vestas' products for optimal performance, loads and control strategies to design product responses to market roadmap requirements, translating product roadmap into module requirements with full value chain integration. As a Loads and Control Engineer, you will take responsibility for growing and developing optimal Loads & Control solutions for product lifecycle application and utilize the full potential of onshore turbines or improve commercial edge as per market needs. You will be part of a global team distributed across Denmark, Portugal and India. 

Responsibilities As a Loads and Control Engineer, you will be improving the technical aspects of Loads and Control development for a specific product from feasibility to full validation and certification. Including, but limited to:

• Life Cycle Optimization for legacy and ongoing products through learning from fleet experience
• Development and validation of wind turbine aeroelastic models
• Support test and integration of innovative technologies onto new products
• Calculate design loads, power performance and noise levels, for internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate the certification process of wind turbines, including performing the design loads verification test campaign on prototype wind turbines 
• In close cooperation with our internal stakeholders, balance the trade-offs between power production and loading

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in structural, civil, wind, mechanical, control or mechatronics engineering
• 0-2 years' experience within the wind industry
• Proven history in running wind turbine product development from a load and control perspective
• Good competencies within innovative simulation of mechanical systems
• Experience or knowledge of aeroelastic tools such as Flex5, Bladed or HAWC2
• Programming experience for example in Matlab
• Experience in handling projects following milestones and meeting deadlines, and maybe you are certified in project management
• Knowledge of control of mechanical systems 

Competencies

• Ability to improve processes and test status quo for how load calculations are conducted
• Ability to promote engineering solutions within the area from start to end
• Skilled at handling multiple stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Pragmatic and quality-conscious
• Result-oriented with a good focus on the task
• A creative approach to new tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as with independent tasks 

What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to be part of a global team in an exciting business with a very comprehensive product range. The working environment in Loads & Control is informal but with clear strategic direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with highly skilled colleagues in an inspiring work environment. Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion are our core values, and we always put safety first.

Additional Information This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal.

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.

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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.

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.