Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!
Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Tower Module > Tower Internals
Tower Internals is a Sub Module of the Tower R&D within the Research and Development area in VTO (Vestas Technology and Operations). Research and Development is a business unit where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, maintained and tested. Research and development operates on a global scale with more than 2,300 employees.
Tower R&D is the technology department responsible for the design and innovation of Vestas Towers. The Tower organization is 140+ strong responsible for the design, development, industrialization and lifecycle support of tower products.
We are a team of diverse people with different technical competencies, educational backgrounds and personal traits. We are very open-minded and encourage a go-do-approach.
Responsibilities
- Identification and requirements specification for the Tower Internals Building Blocks
- Design new solutions from early conceptualization to final detail design
- Optimization of the solutions through FEA assessment and structural calculation
- Verification of the new solutions performing Fit, Form and Function tests in our wind Turbine Tower prototypes
- Coordinate suppliers and co-develop new Building Blocks through Technical Purchase Specifications
- Lead technical work-packages ensuring safety, quality, time and cost expectations
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master´s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Industrial or Aeronautical Engineering
- Minimum professional experience: 5 years in new product development within the wind industry or similar
- Proven experience with design activities like DFMEA, Design Risk Assessment, Design Verification Procedures and Design Verification Result
- Proven experience leading technical work-packages and design through suppliers
- Mechanical design and BoM creation using CAD tools, preferably CREO
- Understanding of structural analysis using FEA tools, preferably Ansys
Competencies
- Ability to coordinate and handle suppliers
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural and diverse teams all around the globe
- Customer-focused and solution-oriented
- Proven ability to work both with limited supervision and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines
- Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team to bridge the gap between design and value chain
- Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Ability to plan, scope and organize work package execution
What We Offer
We offer you a challenging job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at the world's leading manufacturer of wind turbines. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a strong technical and commercial commitment. You will get a unique opportunity to influence building of complex projects and your position in an informal and rapidly developing environment.
Additional Information
Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 31st December 2024.
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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.
