Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > LaC Onshore Product Response
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, and translating product roadmap into module requirements with full value chain integration.
Responsibilities
As a Loads Engineer, you will be handling the technical aspects of Loads and Control development for a specific product from feasibility to full validation and certification, including, but not limited to:
Balance the trade-offs between power production and loading, in close cooperation with our internal stakeholders
Life-cycle optimization for legacy and ongoing products through learning from fleet experience
Development and validation of wind turbine aeroelastic models
Conduct test and integration of innovative technologies into new products
Calculate design loads, power performance, and noise levels for internal and external stakeholders
Guide the certification process of wind turbines, including performing the design loads verification test campaign on prototype wind turbines
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in structural, civil, wind, mechanical, control, or mechatronic engineering
Minimum of 2-5 years of 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 (e.g. in Matlab)
Knowledge of control of mechanical systems
Project management certification can add value
Competencies
Ability to improve processes and test status quo for how load calculations are conducted
Ability to handle projects following milestones and meeting deadlines
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
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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