Robotics Mechanical Engineer - Next-Gen Robots

Theker Robotics Sl; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Theker Robotics Sl in Barcelona seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of main bearing components for wind turbines. The role covers seals, covers and main shafts, with emphasis on reliability and testing across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and implement design improvements that meet aggressive schedules and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in design for high‑reliability rotating machinery.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects for new product introduction and field issue resolution with focus on quality.
• Design build-to-spec seals, covers and main shafts for wind turbines.
• Develop testing and validation plans to prove component function and reliability.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, sourcing and field teams to improve reliability and first-time yield.

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Main Bearing

Job Description Summary
Engineered installations of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem, responsible for mechanical hardware (main bearing, main shaft, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings) including New Product / Technology Introduction, Validation & Testing, Field Support, and Root Cause Analysis for utility scale wind turbines. The position will support the main bearing covers & seals and main shaft throughout the life cycle.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing
• Design build‑to‑spec seals and build‑to‑print covers + main shafts for wind turbines encompassing component specification design, analysis, system interaction, and system reliability
• Own lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
• Design, develop testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability
• Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets
• Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices
• Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first‑time yield
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
• Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
• Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components