Wind Turbine Drivetrain Engineer — Global Collaboration

Nordic Talent Collab; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwind Denmark is seeking a Drivetrain Engineer to contribute to the development of wind turbine drivetrain systems. You will join an international engineering environment with Denmark and China colleagues to develop mechanical concepts, evaluate designs and support implementation.

This role requires a hands-on engineer who can translate turbine loads into robust solutions, collaborate with suppliers and colleagues, and communicate results clearly within cross-cultural teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in mechanical design and development.
• Experience with drivetrain components such as shafts, bearings, housings, couplings or gearbox support.
• Strong grounding in strength, fatigue, stiffness, materials and tolerances.
• Experience with 3D CAD, engineering drawings and mechanical calculations; ability to interpret simulation results.
• Excellent written and spoken English and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing concepts for main shafts, bearing arrangements, housings, supporting structures and interfaces with gearboxes and generators.
• Developing mechanical designs supported by calculations, CAD models and technical specifications.
• Assessing load paths, stiffness, alignment, tolerances and component interactions alongside FEA specialists.
• Comparing solutions to improve performance, manufacturability, assembly and maintenance.
• Supporting colleagues in China during detailed design and participating in design reviews.
• Assessing suppliers’ component capabilities, resolving technical questions and supporting design verification and testing.
• Documenting recommendations, assumptions and design risks.

Skills

Drivetrain concepts

3D CAD

Engineering calculations

English communication

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Goldwind Denmark is seeking a Drivetrain Engineer to contribute to the development of wind turbine drivetrain systems. You will join an international engineering environment with Denmark and China colleagues to develop mechanical concepts, evaluate designs and support implementation.

This role requires a hands-on engineer who can translate turbine loads into robust solutions, collaborate with suppliers and colleagues, and communicate results clearly within cross-cultural teams.