Assistant Lead Engineer - Electrical

Vestas; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Chennai, India, is seeking a skilled CIR Management & Technical Operations specialist to join the SDC Turbine Engineering team.

You'll review and approve CIRs across onshore/offshore wind turbine systems, lead tool upgrades, and build data-driven workflows. Collaboration with regional engineering and CIM teams is essential to deliver timely, high-quality solutions to field service teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning or field service operations for WTG platforms.
• 5+ years of direct site experience handling critical component diagnostics in field environments

Responsibilities

• Review & Approval: Evaluate, prioritize, and approve CIRs across Onshore, Offshore and platform-specific wind turbine systems.
• Tool & Process Optimization: Proactively lead technical upgrades for CIR tools—enhancing content quality, UI responsiveness, and overall reporting standards.
• Database & Digitization: Build and maintain databases to support workflow digitization, enable data-driven analysis, and minimize operational backlog.
• Cross-Functional RCA: Collaborate with regional engineering and CIM teams to execute root cause analysis and identify new failure modes.
• CIM Case Management: Create, track, and update CIM candidates based on emerging CIR findings to deliver timely, high-quality solutions to field service teams.
• Task Force execution: Lead dedicated technical task forces to reduce LPF, avoid LD, and optimize key metrics.

Skills

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Field service

Power BI

Jira

Education

B.E. Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical

Tools

Power BI

Jira

Job description

Job Description:

Vestas has a prominent position in wind technology and a Defining-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises of Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Service of Wind Turbines. Come and Join us at Vestas!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Product Line ONS > SDC Turbine Engineering

TLE SDC is part of Turbine Lifecycle Engineering team (Global function). Service Delivery Centre (SDC) contributes to the growth of Vestas Service by directly involving with Service Business Units (SBUs) on Blades and General CIR reviews, VGA Maintenance / Tech. review and field support. Being a part of Global function we strive to be best and keep challenging ourself to deliver best. We review CIR created by site technicians or engineers across globe on Vestas CIR Portal and third party drone portals. We maintain Vestas Global adviser (VGA) portal up to date by new guide additions and upgrading the existing guides. VGA is tool used across Vestas to troubleshoot turbine related concerns. We are responsible to support SBUs to achieve service target by doing day to day technical task through remote working structure.

Responsibilities

CIR Management & Technical Operations

• Review & Approval Evaluate, prioritize, and approve Component Inspection Reports (CIR) across Onshore, Offshore, and platform-specific wind turbine systems


• Tool & Process Optimization: Proactively lead technical upgrades for CIR tools—enhancing content quality, UI responsiveness, and overall reporting standards


• Database & Digitization: Build and maintain databases to support workflow digitization, enable data-driven analysis, and minimize operational backlog

Technical Solution Delivery & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Cross-Functional RCA: Collaborate with regional engineering and CIM teams to execute root cause analysis and identify new failure modes


• CIM Case Management: Create, track, and update CIM candidate based on emerging CIR findings to deliver timely, high-quality solutions to field service teams


• Task Force execution: Constitute and lead dedicated technical task forces focused on reducing Low Performance Factors (LPF), avoiding Liquidated Damages (LD), and optimizing key operational metrics based on CIR findings

Stakeholder Alignment & Global Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead technical discussions and lead brainstorming sessions with regional teams, VTO specialists, and functional experts to resolve high-priority and critical cases


• Performance Tracking: Host weekly and monthly alignment calls with global stakeholders to report on CIR progress, review action plans, and ensure timely resolution delivery

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering


• Core Experience:
  
  
  
  • 5+ years in technical support, troubleshooting, commissioning, or field service operations for WTG platforms
  
  
  • 5+ years of direct site experience handling critical component diagnostics in field environments
  
  
  
  


• Preferred / Advantageous Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Experience with 3.5MW to 4MW+ turbine fleets
  
  
  • Multi-OEM / Multi-brand platform exposure (e.g., GE, Siemens Gamesa, Suzlon, Senvion)
  
  
  • Direct experience with Offshore operations
  
  
  • Hands-on experience with quality and problem-solving methodologies (8D, Six Sigma)
  
  
  • Proficiency in data and tool workflows (Power BI, Jira)
  
  
  
  

Competencies

• Technical & Diagnostic Expertise:
  
  
  
  • Deep understanding of WTG diagnostics, fault investigation, work instructions, and technical schematics
  
  
  
  


• Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset:
  
  
  
  • Strong root cause analysis skills with a growth mindset and \"out-of-the-box\" approach to finding solutions
  
  
  
  


• Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  
  
  
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  • Proven capability to collaborate seamlessly across multi-cultural, international teams across time zones
  
  
  
  


• Operational Drive:
  
  
  
  • Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
  
  
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills to balance daily operations with high-impact task forces
  
  
  • Willingness to travel to domestic site locations and abroad as required
  
  
  
  

What We Offer

We offer an exciting opportunity to grow and develop in professional and personal goals. We provide world class work environment with perfect work life balance to get the best from you. You will be part of highly professional , agile and innovative group with lot of opportunity to challenge yourself and grow in the professional carrier. Vestas is on the journey to make world sustainable with \"People First\" mindset, by joining us you will be part of sustainable journey to make world better place for coming generations

Additional Information

Your primary location will be in Chennai, India. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 12th Sep 2026.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

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