Development Engineer - Internal Flow and Heat Transfer (m/f/d)

ENERCON GmbH; Aurich; Vor Ort; EUR 72.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ENERCON GmbH is seeking a Core Job Engineer IV to advance thermal simulations for wind turbine components. You will develop the toolchain for CFD, perform simulations on generators, e-nacelles, and electrical cabinets within the product development process.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years of CFD experience with OpenFOAM, Python programming, and leadership in technical projects.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics or equivalent; PhD optional.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience or PhD.
• Experience with CFD simulations of internal flow and heat transfer.
• Experience developing cooling concepts for e-nacelles, generators, cabinets and related components.
• Programming skills in Python and experience with Git or SVN.
• Proven track record in technical project leadership within wind turbine projects or tech development.

Aufgaben

• Further develop the toolchain for thermal simulations and perform CFD simulations of wind turbine components using CFD.
• Validate simulation processes using measurement data.
• Develop concepts for optimized airflow and thermal management.
• Develop parametric models of wind turbine components (e.g., cabinets, generators).
• Build surrogate models for wind turbine components.
• Lead cross-functional, product-related technology development projects.

Kenntnisse

Python

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

CFD simulations

Ausbildung

Dipl.-Ing./M.Sc. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Process Eng. or Physics (PhD optional)

Tools

OpenFOAM

Git/SVN

Jobbeschreibung

ENERCON GmbH This position is classified as Core Job Engineer IV and assigned to Pay Grade 7.

Your Responsibilities

• Further develop the toolchain for thermal simulations and perform thermal simulations of relevant generator, e-nacelle, and other wind turbine components using CFD within the product development process.


• Validate simulation processes using measurement data.


• Develop concepts and recommendations for optimized airflow management and thermal management.


• Develop parametric models of wind turbine components, such as LVD cabinets, CBS cabinets, generators, and related systems.


• Build surrogate models for specific wind turbine components.


• Lead cross-functional, product-related technology development projects.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field (Dipl.-Ing. or M.Sc.), with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a PhD.


• Experience in CFD simulations of internal flow and heat transfer using OpenFOAM, as well as in the development of cooling concepts for e-nacelles, generators, electrical cabinets, and other components.


• Programming skills in Python and experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).


• Proven track record in technical project leadership or work package leadership within wind turbine component projects or in technology, methodology, or tool development.


• Ability to solve technical challenges quickly and efficiently.


• Willingness to drive technology development for alternative drivetrain systems.


• A strong team player who naturally leads, mentors, and shares knowledge with team members and stakeholders, supported by excellent communication skills.