Structural 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 has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join us in creating a better future for our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organisation.    

How to contribute to our vision

Role Brief:

Plans, calculates, designs, develops, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational mechanical concepts or subsystems.

In addition to the above you will be responsible for the following:

• Develops mechanical components.
• Tests mechanical components.
• Identifies and selects components, materials, parts and semi-products appropriate for mechanical system design.
• Creates mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechanical design concepts.
• Calculates and creates final layout including documentation and specification for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
• Maintains technical product files.
• Analyzes existing development procedures and suggests improvements.
• Implements or tests design solutions.
• Upgrades the design of existing devices by adding mechanical elements.
• Analyzes localization requirements and designs/adapts products and solutions accordingly.
• Carrying out the structural assessments for various components and suggesting design changed based on results.

What you need to make a difference

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

Qualifications and person specification

• BE / B.Tech / ME /M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Total Experience: 10 - 15 Years (min 3 years of relevant experience in Wind Industry is Preferable)
• Analyze, Review and Understand structural design requirement for design of wind turbine nacelle components.
• Create FEA model for calculation by model simplification, define different type of connections.
• FEA calculation of structures with hands on experience in ‘Ansys’ software.
• Result interpretation and post processing of results
• Knowledge about the structural design of large castings, welded structures and forged components.
• Perform analytical calculations for welded/bolted constructions.
• Experience in fatigue and buckling calculations.
• Create documentation as per certification requirements.
• Design changes and design optimization activities.
• Constant research & improvement of the FEA calculations.
• Hands on experience in 3D design software NX (Preferable: To transfer the 3D models to Ansys Environment).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience on material selection.
• Exposure to International standards on safety and mechanical design.
• Exposure to certification requirements for WTG components or similar
• Advanced level knowledge of Ansys Software.
• Advanced level knowledge of Machine design.
• Align simulation activities and pass criteria with the design teams for each wind turbine platform to secure proper design and integration.
• Drive technical solutions and reviews with internal design team and multiple sub-suppliers and solution providers
• Ensure time and quality in the deliveries to our development projects
• Task coordination and priorities, as well as task execution of key tasks
• Good at communicating within the team as well as with all the stake holders
• Good command over English in written and spoken communication.
• Highly proactive & self initiator
• Good at decision making

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 organisation
• Competitive pension scheme

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

https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees

How do you imagine the future?

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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.

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.