Functional Lead, VFD Systems for Wind Turbines

Vestas; Denmark; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas seeks a Functional Lead for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to shape the drive architecture across wind turbine systems. You will steer strategy, standardize designs, and collaborate with software, mechanical, quality, and supplier teams in Denmark and Portugal.

You will apply deep power electronics and drive-control expertise, oversee supplier integrations, and ensure robust, efficient drive solutions for global deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive power electronics experience incl. converters and motor drives.
• Strong drive control theory knowledge with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent.
• Experience working with external suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Fluent English for a global engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the VFD strategy and roadmap; lead standardization and architecture development.
• Provide technical oversight and design sign-off for VFD and drive systems.
• Lead development in power electronics, converters, switching, thermal design, control algorithms.
• Select and qualify VFD suppliers; manage technical evaluation and testing.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, quality, and test teams across functions.
• Monitor drive performance in prototypes and fleet installations; drive improvements.
• Translate system requirements into drive/VFD solutions and apply systems engineering.

Skills

Power electronics

Drive control

MATLAB/Simulink

VFD integration

Supplier collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Tools

PSpice

Job description

Vestas seeks a Functional Lead for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to shape the drive architecture across wind turbine systems. You will steer strategy, standardize designs, and collaborate with software, mechanical, quality, and supplier teams in Denmark and Portugal.

You will apply deep power electronics and drive-control expertise, oversee supplier integrations, and ensure robust, efficient drive solutions for global deployments.