Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Saur Energy International; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International in Chennai region seeks a seasoned wind energy mechanical engineer to serve as the regional authority for APAC, guiding turbine reliability, performance, and lifecycle optimization.

You will lead technical investigations, RCA, and data-driven improvements, collaborating with Service, Construction, R&D, and global teams to translate challenges into business cases and implement fleet-wide improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience within the wind energy industry.
• Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional mechanical engineering authority for APAC, supporting turbine reliability, performance, and lifecycle optimization.
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analyses, and resolution of complex mechanical issues across the fleet.
• Provide proficiency in drivetrain systems, hydraulics, bearings, bolted connections, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment.
• Analyze operational, condition monitoring, and inspection data to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement, cost-out, and availability enhancement initiatives through data-driven engineering solutions.
• Partner with Service, Construction, R&D, and global engineering teams to develop and implement sustainable technical solutions.
• Act as the key regional interface for technical escalations, customer discussions, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prepare and review engineering assessments, inspection reports, root cause analyses, technical memos, and serious incident investigations.
• Translate technical challenges into business cases that support strategic decision-making and asset optimization.
• Oversee technical projects and engineering change initiatives that improve fleet reliability, safety, and customer value.
• Contribute to risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety expectations

Skills

Wind energy experience

Root cause analysis

Data-driven engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional mechanical engineering authority for APAC, supporting turbine reliability, performance, and lifecycle optimization
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analyses, and resolution of complex mechanical issues across the fleet
• Provide proficiency in drivetrain systems, hydraulics, bearings, bolted connections, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment
• Analyze operational, condition monitoring, and inspection data to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement, cost-out, and availability enhancement initiatives through data-driven engineering solutions
• Partner with Service, Construction, R&D, and global engineering teams to develop and implement sustainable technical solutions
• Act as the key regional interface for technical escalations, customer discussions, and cross-functional collaboration
• Prepare and review engineering assessments, inspection reports, root cause analyses, technical memos, and serious incident investigations
• Translate technical challenges into business cases that support strategic decision-making and asset optimization
• Oversee technical projects and engineering change initiatives that improve fleet reliability, safety, and customer value
• Contribute to risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / master's degree in mechanical / Similar engineering discipline
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience within the wind energy industry
• Solid knowledge of mechanical and drivetrain systems, reliability engineering, and condition monitoring systems
• Experience in technical investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Project management experience
• Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in wind turbine operations, maintenance, reliability engineering, or lifecycle management
• Solid technical knowledge of mechanical systems, including drivetrains, bearings, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment
• Experience in diagnosing problems, root cause analysis (RCA), condition monitoring, and data-driven problem-solving
• Ability to interpret operational, inspection, and condition monitoring data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Solid stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across regional and global teams
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear reports, recommendations, and business cases
• Solid, structured approach with a continuous improvement and customer-focused approach
• Knowledge of safety standards, risk management, and engineering governance within industrial or renewable energy environments