Concept & Technology Lead (m/f/d)

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

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking a Concept & Technology Lead to technically drive projects for new wind turbine technologies. You will manage interdisciplinary teams and advise senior leadership, focusing on aerodynamics, blade design concepts and aeroelasticity.

Ideal candidates will have engineering credentials, international collaboration experience, and fluency in English. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and clear technical documentation to shape future turbine technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, applied science, or equivalent*.
• Several years of industrial R&D experience in aerodynamics, blade design concepts and aeroelasticity.
• Strong knowledge of analyses, studies, and calculations for blade technology in wind turbines.
• Excellent communication and leadership with English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Drive wind turbine technology advancements and associated systems with technical expertise and people management.
• Lead innovation to reduce cost of energy through aerodynamics and rotor optimisation.
• Lead and conduct engineering analyses, studies, and calculations at concept level.
• Manage small to medium interdisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Act as technical advisor for product strategy and upper management.
• Document results clearly and communicate with all company functions.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

People Management

Aerodynamics

Blade Design

Aeroelasticity

Rotor Optimisation

Engineering Analyses

English Proficiency

Project Tools

Cross-functional

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

As part of our growth we are looking for a Concept & Technology Lead. You will be responsible for technically driving projects for new technologies to be applied for future wind turbine generators. Amongst others, you will perform the following tasks:

YOUR TASKS:

• Drive Technological Advancements: Drive Nordex wind turbine generator technology and associated systems with your profound technical expertise and people management skills
• Innovate: Initiate and drive innovation with a focus on reducing cost of energy for wind turbine generators with focus on aerodynamics, blade design concepts, aeroelasticity and rotor optimisation
• Engineering Excellence: Lead and conduct engineering analyses, studies, and calculations on concept level
• Project Leadership: Manage small to medium sized diverse and interdisciplinary project teams, providing strong technical guidance and fostering collaboration
• Strategic Advisory: Serve as a technical advisor for product strategy, engineering and upper management
• Effective Communication: Professionally document results and communicate with all company functions, from shop floor to board level

YOUR PROFILE:

• Educational Background: Degree in engineering, applied science, or equivalent*
• Industry Experience Control: Several years of industrial experience in research and development, ideally within the area of aerodynamics, blade design concepts and aeroelasticity
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of engineering analyses, studies, and calculations in blade technology for wind turbines
• Collaborative Spirit: High degree of flexibility to work with all areas of the company in international and diverse teams
• Integration and Communication: Excellent communication, leadership and integration skills, with advanced proficiency in English
• Proactive and Decisive: Hands‑on mentality with a strong decision‑making personality
• Tech‑Savvy: Proficient in common and specialized engineering IT tools, MS Office including Project/Planner

*For foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is required when applying.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location

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.

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