Mechanical Loads / Loads & Performance Engineer

Quest Global; Spain; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Load Analyst to perform MLA of wind turbines, assessing structural loads, fatigue life, and extreme loads under site-specific wind conditions. You will interpret results, support design teams, and contribute to MLA tool development and certification activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics/Structural Engineering, strong English, and experience with aeroelastic tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics/Structural Engineering is required.
• Fluent English is required for collaboration with global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for load analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze wind/site data and identify critical site characteristics affecting turbine loads.
• Plan and execute storm, fatigue and extreme load simulations for assigned projects.
• Perform and review c-MLA checks and resolve identified issues.
• Develop and optimize Wind Sector Management strategies based on site-specific load constraints.
• Interpret simulation results and identify critical load cases, load drivers, design margins, trends and anomalies.
• Provide load results and engineering recommendations to turbine/component design teams.
• Prepare and issue customer-ready MLA summary reports and certification load models.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics/Structural Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

ANSYS Workbench

SolidWorks/UG

OpenFAST

Bladed/Flex 5

Git

Excel/VBA

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Perform Mechanical Load Analysis (MLA) of wind turbines to assess structural and component loads, fatigue life, and extreme load conditions under site-specific wind and environmental conditions. The role involves simulation, interpretation of results, design support, certification, peer review, and continuous improvement of MLA processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently analyze wind/site data and identify critical site characteristics affecting turbine loads.
• Plan and execute storm, fatigue and extreme load simulations for assigned projects.
• Perform and review c-MLA checks and resolve identified issues.
• Develop and optimize Wind Sector Management strategies based on site-specific load constraints.
• Interpret simulation results and identify:
  • Critical load cases
  • Load drivers
  • Design margins
  • Trends and anomalies
  • Potential design risks
• Provide load results and engineering recommendations to turbine/component design teams.
• Perform Peer Review Board (PRB) of MLA simulations and engineering results.
• Review simulation methodology, assumptions, inputs and outputs for technical correctness.
• Prepare and issue customer-ready MLA summary reports.
• Prepare/review load models and certification reports for applicable projects.
• Interface with design, aero, structural, certification and project engineering teams.
• Participate in MLA methodology, process and tool development.
• Support validation and release of new turbine configurations in MLA tools.
• Investigate simulation discrepancies and support root-cause analysis.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization and process improvement.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics/Structural Engineering.

Technical skills

• Wind turbine aeroelastic behavior
• Wind turbine load cases and design load basis
• Fatigue and extreme load analysis
• Site-specific wind conditions
• Wind turbine controls and their influence on loads
• Wind Sector Management
• Load envelope generation and interpretation
• Structural dynamics
• Turbine component load paths
• IEC 61400-series requirements, particularly IEC 61400-1 and GL guidelines
• Experience supporting certification activities and design reviews
• Knowledge of Flex 5 or Bladed, OpenFAST or equivalent aeroelastic tools.
• Working experience in ANSYS Workbench, Solid works/UG
• Simulation result interpretation and engineering judgement
• Fluent English

Tools

• Wind turbine MLA/aeroelastic simulation tools
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Python
• Excel/VBA
• Data processing/visualization tools
• Git/version-control environments

Soft skills

• Clear and concise technical writing.
• Ability to explain simulation results and engineering conclusions to non-specialists.
• Good verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate assumptions, risks, uncertainties and recommendations clearly.
• Strong documentation discipline.
• Effective collaboration with global, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to work with design, aero, structural, certification and project teams.
• Ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to identify trend