Subsystem Lead Transmission (m/w/d)

Nordex SE; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile working up to 8 days per month

Public transport subsidy

Company pension

Health initiatives

Job summary

Nordex SE seeks a Subsystem Lead Transmission to own the transmission subsystem for wind turbines, coordinating with the System Lead Drivetrain and cross‑functional teams. You will drive design concepts and ensure robust, verifiable solutions across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes systems engineering, DFMEA methodologies, and CTQ assessment, with responsibility for documentation, test specs, and risk reviews in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in a comparable role, focusing on drivetrain or main gearbox design for wind turbines.
• Solid experience in systems engineering as well as verification and validation of complex technical systems.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA methodologies and the identification and assessment of CTQs.
• Good understanding of ISO/IEC standards.
• Clear and effective communication for collaboration in interdisciplinary and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts, preliminary designs, and detailed designs across the entire product lifecycle.
• Ensure technical solutions align with the drivetrain system architecture and turbine requirements.
• Coordinate and align technical decisions with the System Lead Drivetrain, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
• Derive, maintain, and manage subsystem requirements in line with system and product requirements.
• Create technical documentation, design releases, and engineering specifications per PEP processes.
• Define subsystem test specifications, maintain DFMEA CTQs, and support reviews, risk assessments, and field topics.

Skills

Systems engineering

DFMEA

CTQs

Verification & validation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics

Job description

As Subsystem Lead Transmission (m/f/d), you take technical ownership of the transmission subsystem for wind turbines. The subsystem transmission comprises the main gearbox of the wind turbine and its auxiliary components, i.e. elastomers, brake system, shaft connections, lubrication system, lubricants, and some more. Working closely with the System Lead Drivetrain, engineering teams, and stakeholders, you ensure robust, safe, and verifiable solutions across the product lifecycle. The role combines strong system thinking with hands‑on design expertise in drivetrain and transmission engineering.

YOUR TASKS

• As Subsystem Lead Transmission, you develop design concepts, preliminary designs, and detailed designs across the entire product lifecycle
  
• You ensure technical solutions are aligned with the overall drivetrain system architecture and turbine-level requirements
  
• You coordinate and align technical decisions with the System Lead Drivetrain, engineering teams, and involved stakeholders
  
• You derive, maintain, and manage subsystem requirements in compliance with system and product requirements
  
• You create technical documentation, design releases, and engineering specifications in accordance with defined PEP processes
• You define subsystem test specifications, maintain DFMEA including CTQs, and support reviews, risk assessments, and field topics
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent qualification
  
• At least 5 years of experience in a comparable role, with a focus on drivetrain or main gearbox design for wind turbines
  
• Solid experience in systems engineering as well as verification and validation of complex technical systems
  
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA methodologies and the identification and assessment of CTQs
  
• Good understanding of relevant technical standards, in particular ISO/IEC
  
• Clear and effective communication skills for collaboration in interdisciplinary and international teams

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture : Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health : Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany : Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on‑shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex