.Offshore Loads & Control Trainee EngineerPosted: 05 November 2024Requisition ID: 60613Location: Leça do Balio, Grande Porto, PTWork experience: Student / Trainee / ApprenticeType of position: Full-TimeJob Family: EngineeringVestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development > LaC Offshore Global Support Structure Solutions As a part of Vestas R&D and Product Applications & Control, the Loads and Controls Offshore Global Support Structure Solutions department is responsible for developing future Offshore wind turbine controller software and hardware but also loads and control solutions ensuring optimal performance of our products under all conditions. In this position you will join the team performing integrated load analysis for our offshore projects. The department consists of highly skilled and experienced engineers and assumes full accountability of all aspects of the loads and control solution delivered to the wind turbine development projects.Responsibilities:Feasibility studies & load evaluations for new offshore projects FND concepts like Jackets, Monopiles etc.Integrated load analysis (ILA) at different design stages.Certification of offshore projects.Part of customer & FND designer discussions along with regional support structure engineers.Developments of methods, tools & scripts aimed to optimize ILA process.Qualifications:MSc. degree in Civil/Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautics Engineering or similar.University experience in Machine Dynamics, or structural design, or aeroelastic modelling, or aerodynamics.University experience in programming (Matlab, Simulink, Python, other scripting languages might be suitable as well).Knowledge of aerodynamics and aero-elasticity.Knowledge of Control theory.University experience within wind turbine design industry.Knowledge of basic wind turbine control strategies.Competencies: To be effective in the position we expect that:You are practical, result oriented and have a good sense of responsibility.You are able to meet your deadlines with the right quality.You have a creative approach to new opportunities.You work as part of a team and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge.You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (speaking and writing).Last, but not least, you will be required to work within an international team.What we offer: We offer an opportunity to be part of a great team in an exciting business with a very comprehensive product range. The working environment in Loads & Control is informal but with clear direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with very competent colleagues in an inspiring work environment. You will be offered an attractive compensation package based on your qualifications and the demands of this position.Additional information: We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis