Senior Gearbox Reliability Architect

We ARE Renewables; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

We ARE Renewables in Antwerp, Belgium seeks a Senior Gearbox (Reliability) Expert to strengthen its expertise in heavy mechanical systems and power transmission for a global fleet of vessels. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, calculations, and design-level improvements.

The candidate will own complex reliability challenges with fleet-wide relevance, collaborating with OEMs and internal teams. A Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in heavy industry are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (civil engineer).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in heavy mechanical engineering.
• Proven expertise in mechanical power transmission systems.
• Strong understanding of auxiliary systems and their influence on reliability.
• End-to-end mindset to implement and validate solutions.
• Fluent in English; international environment experience.

Responsabilités

• Act as the technical point of contact for complex mechanical topics, from design input to detailed failure analysis.
• Assess complex mechanical systems, including gearboxes, bearings, propulsion, jack-up systems, rack & pinion, and other power transmission systems.
• Translate loads and force distributions into design-level insights and recommendations.
• Independently perform and validate calculations related to operational loads, stress distributions, and fatigue behavior.
• Perform in-depth Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for critical failures in power transmission systems.
• Analyze and evaluate failure mechanisms such as contact fatigue and gear tooth damage.
• Define structural solutions to prevent recurrence beyond temporary repairs.
• Engage with OEMs and suppliers as a technical authority with independent calculations.
• Contribute to fleet-wide reliability initiatives and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, maintenance, vessel management, OEMs, and suppliers.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Analytical mindset

Independent work

Formation

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

We ARE Renewables in Antwerp, Belgium seeks a Senior Gearbox (Reliability) Expert to strengthen its expertise in heavy mechanical systems and power transmission for a global fleet of vessels. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, calculations, and design-level improvements.

The candidate will own complex reliability challenges with fleet-wide relevance, collaborating with OEMs and internal teams. A Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in heavy industry are required.