Structural/FEA Engineer - Generator

Vestas; Leça do Balio; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Vestas in Porto, Portugal, is looking for a Generator Engineer to contribute to the development and verification of generator solutions. This role emphasizes structural design and analysis using advanced tools like ANSYS Mechanical, and requires collaboration with a skilled team.

Applicants should have a degree in mechanical or structural engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and a commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualificações

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in product development and structural engineering.
• Experience in design of steel structures: base materials, castings, weldments.
• Knowledge of Six-sigma tools, e.g., DFMEA.

Responsabilidades

• Develop solutions for the generator product within Vestas's project framework.
• Conduct structural design, analysis, and validation of generator designs.
• Plan work efficiently using Jira and collaborate with technical experts.

Conhecimentos

Product development

Structural design

FEA (ANSYS)

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or structural engineering

Ferramentas

ANSYS Mechanical

Windchill

Jira

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work experience Professional

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Engineering

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Generator

The Research & Development (R&D) business unit leads the technology development of our wind turbine products. We are responsible for its development, verification and industrialisation. It is here that we lay the technological foundation for sustaining our market position within sustainable energy.

The Generator submodule consists of highly skilled employees, situated at our main locations in Denmark, Germany, and Portugal. The department is accountable for the generator, converting the mechanical energy from the wind turbine rotor and drivetrain into raw electrical power. The team is characterised by Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion, which form the backbone for our culture of working toward excellence.

In the Generator submodule, we build our designs on a long tradition of both in-house and externally supplied generator products, of both induction & synchronous types. We focus on providing solutions with predictable performance, reliability, and cost to the market. Within this exciting and challenging environment, we have an opening for a generator engineer to join and help form our mechanical/structural team.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the development of solutions for the generator product, following Vestas's project framework and Stage/Gate models. Your responsibilities will be structural design, analysis and validation of the load‑carrying elements of our generator designs. You will work with advanced tools such as ANSYS Mechanical, Windchill and Jira, in collaboration with technical experts and project managers.

Main activities under this responsibility will include:

• Product development, from requirements and early concept to detailed design and verification
• Product maintenance, including implementation of improvements and/or cost‑out opportunities
• Stakeholder management, involving external suppliers globally
• Planning of own work in Jira

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or structural engineering
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience in product development and structural engineering
• Experience in design of steel structures, including base materials, castings, weldments and bolted connections
• Proficient in structural assessment using FEA (preferably ANSYS). This includes static/stationary and dynamic analysis, extreme and fatigue analysis, and modal analysis
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of Six‑sigma tools, e.g., DFMEA
• Experienced in managing complex problems in a global project organisation
• You have a solid technical understanding and can document and communicate your work, thoughts, and ideas well
• You are motivated, persistent, result‑oriented, and have a good sense of responsibility
• You can plan your own work
• You acknowledge the importance of business processes, including engineering change management

What We Offer

You will be a key contributor within sustainable energy solutions, and you will get the chance to support the green agenda with innovative solutions. In a fast‑growing organisation, you will find yourself in an exciting and sometimes unpredictable job with motivated and skilled colleagues. We have a diverse mix of experience and skills, working closely together to make Vestas' vision a reality. You will experience a people‑first attitude with a lot of empowerment and responsibilities. In short, join Vestas and you will find yourself working in a spirit of worldwide collaboration while enjoying the knowledge that you are making a positive difference for the future.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 20 days of travel per year.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. 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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.