Remote Lead Wind Turbine Design Engineer
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Design Engineer to helm the design and development of next-generation wind turbines from concept to prototype. This fully remote role invites you to drive innovation in aerodynamics, structural mechanics, control systems, and electrical integration to maximize efficiency and reliability.
You will lead a team of engineers, guide external collaborations, and shape the turbine technology roadmap while ensuring safety and performance standards.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace with wind energy specialization.
- Minimum 9 years of wind turbine design experience.
- Experience leading engineering teams and complex projects.
- Expertise in aerodynamic design, structural analysis, and controls.
- Proficiency with ANSYS, SolidWorks, and wind simulation tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual and detailed design of wind turbine components.
- Mentor a team of design engineers.
- Oversee aerodynamic, structural, and control system designs.
- Use CFD/FEA to analyze performance and safety.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and R&D teams.
- Develop specs, docs, and validation plans.
- Stay updated on wind tech and materials.
- Influence technology roadmap.
- Ensure safety, reliability, and performance standards.
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Placements24 is seeking a Lead Wind Turbine Design Engineer to helm the design and development of next-generation wind turbines from concept to prototype. This fully remote role invites you to drive innovation in aerodynamics, structural mechanics, control systems, and electrical integration to maximize efficiency and reliability.
You will lead a team of engineers, guide external collaborations, and shape the turbine technology roadmap while ensuring safety and performance standards.
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