Join us as Nacelles Offshore Integration Lead and play a vital role in the development and optimization of the next generation of wind turbines.

In this role, you will drive technical innovation, manage cross-functional integration projects, and deliver high-tech solutions in multiple Engineering disciplines that will power the future of renewable energy worldwide. Work alongside a diverse, international team to advance sustainable energy solutions in wind technology.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Nacelles Integration Department

Research & Development (R&D) - We are about 2,500 internal employees in numerous locations. Our main Technology Centers are based in Aarhus (Denmark), Porto (Portugal) and Chennai (India).

We innovate and develop onshore and offshore products, as well as plant and energy solutions, by translating market value drivers into our R&D functions that design and develop these solutions for our customers. By defining, providing and improving the required capabilities, we ensure the organization executes effectively and efficiently within a modular, quality-focused, safe, and sustainable industrial system.

Our department, Nacelles Integration, is accountable for defining the core strategy for the Nacelles Segment Transport, Construction and Service and its conversion into Engineering Concepts and Requirements for the Individual Modules. We also support cross-functional teams towards the best value design solution by balancing its tradeoffs between Modules and securing a smooth integration of these designs into the Value Chain.

We are based across two key locations: Aarhus, Denmark and Porto, Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams through problem definition, concept development, and trade-off decision making
• Handling technical complexity and guiding engineering choices across multiple projects and Engineering disciplines at Concept stage and then formulating its scope for the different design teams, where individual solutions are integrated
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and Value Chain to understand and define complex problems, their operational context and their optimum end state
• Develop high-level concepts and system requirements that effectively address those challenges between Modules
• Work closely with Segment Cost Management and Value Chain to identify cost-saving synergies and facilitate end-to-end cost consciousness decision making
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary design reviews with multiple different design disciplines at Concept stage and act as Technical Review Leader in the consolidation process towards Design and
• Manufacturing Readiness for all Nacelles Modules (Nacelle, Powertrain, Hub, Converter and Electrical and Control Hardware)

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or related fields), with a solid foundation in Systems Engineering and Product Industrialization across the Value Chain
• Solid industry experience, preferably within engineering or product development role
• Extensive systems engineering background with technical knowledge in Wind Turbines, or related electromechanical systems
• Prior experience in the wind energy sector with strong knowledge and understanding of the design of mechanical or electrical components and its Industrialization by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment of these systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following competencies and personal attributes:

• An interest in early-stage development, engaging in concept exploration through a thorough understanding of customer needs and converting those insights into an integrated design solution
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills with the ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration
• Experience in managing developments and projects from concept to completion, including Industrialization
• Capable of leading, mentoring, and developing engineers and functional leads across multiple teams
• Holds skills in problem-solving, communication, and technical writing, with a commitment to developing a collaborative design framework for production and assembly (DfX)
• Dedicated individual, committed to quality and making informed decisions based on data

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn and collaborate.

What we offer

We offer a strategic role at the heart of Vestas and Nacelles R&D Function, where connecting all the dots towards a high-quality and Value Chain