(Senior) Engineer (m/f/d) Mechanical Pitch & Yaw Bearings

Nordex Group; Sarriguren; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in renewable energy seeks an experienced engineer to enhance the reliability and performance of wind turbine pitch and yaw systems in Sarriguren, Spain. The role involves collaboration with various teams to analyze performance metrics and support the mechanical design of bearing systems. Candidates must possess a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, at least five years in the wind turbine industry, and fluency in English, with additional language skills considered a plus. The company offers flexible working hours, sustainable mobility support, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Up to 30 days of vacation

Company pension scheme

Health days and activities

Discounts on travel and tech items

Formación

• At least five years of professional experience in the wind turbine industry.
• Solid understanding of bearing design and reliability engineering.
• Experience working in international, cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyze operational performance of pitch and yaw bearings.
• Investigate reliability metrics and field data.
• Perform root cause analyses for bearing failures.
• Support mechanical design of pitch and yaw bearings.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

German language skills

Spanish language skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Communication skills

Educación

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Descripción del empleo

In this role, you contribute to the reliability and performance of wind turbine pitch and yaw systems. You work closely with engineering, quality, and suppliers to analyze bearing behavior and support robust mechanical design. The position is part of an international engineering environment with a strong focus on safety and technical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the operational performance of pitch and yaw bearings in wind turbine applications
• Investigate reliability metrics and field data to identify risks and improvement potential in bearing systems
• Perform and develop root cause analyses for pitch and yaw bearing failures and deviations
• Support the mechanical design of pitch and yaw bearings, including DFMEA, technical specifications, and validations
• Contribute to supplier qualification and technical assessments for pitch and yaw bearing manufacturers
• Collaborate with quality, design, and service teams to ensure stable bearing performance across the product lifecycle

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering discipline, or equivalent
• At least five years of professional experience in the wind turbine industry with a focus on pitch and yaw bearings
• Solid understanding of bearing design, reliability engineering, and mechanical analysis methods
• Knowledge of quality assurance and problem-solving methodologies is an advantage
• Experience working in international, cross-functional engineering teams with clear communication skills
• Fluent English required, with German and/or Spanish skills considered a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally and able to manage technical topics in parallel with an analytical approach

Benefits

#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany: Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

• 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.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.