Wind Energy Structural Design Expert

Há 1 mês

Leça do Bailio, Porto, Portugal Vestas Tempo inteiro
Structural Engineer

At Vestas, we're seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D) team in Nacelle Structure. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of innovative wind energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and develop local and global FEA models for Nacelle Structure and internal components.
  • Analyze and write Design Verification and Reporting Engineers (DVRE) reports.
  • Design for functionality, including functional interfaces.
  • Design performance and reliability, including lifetime estimates of the design.
  • Conduct design verification, validation, and reporting.
  • Identify and mitigate design risks.
  • Collaborate with Product Certification teams (DNV and others).
  • Develop creative solutions for design challenges.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in Ansys Mechanical, APDL, Spaceclaim, and Creo/Creo View software.
  • Familiarity with turbine loads and wind turbine generator technology is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in structural/mechanical engineering and design.
  • Knowledge of bolt connections and steel structure material properties.
  • Familiarity with design norms and standards (Eurocodes, European standards, DNV standards).
  • Understanding of extreme and fatigue analysis.
  • Knowledge of system interface design and stakeholder management.
  • Experience in manufacturing methods and system engineering tools (DFMEA, HSE assessment documentation).
  • Test and verification knowledge (test setup and result analysis).
  • Sourcing understanding and 3rd-party certification expertise.
  • Engineering drawing skills (international design and drawing standards).
  • Product life cycle/value chain understanding.

Soft Skills:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written).

We Offer:

Vestas provides a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on location and experience. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work in a multicultural environment with a positive work-life balance. Our company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in shaping the future of green energy

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