Mechanical Engineer – Wind Turbine Operations, Maintenance

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines. You will analyze failures, review SCADA data, and develop recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency across the fleet.

You will collaborate with field technicians and OEMs, review drawings and service bulletins, and participate in RCA and FMEA initiatives. Travel may be required; strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically astute with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality work and adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; capable of independent work.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines.
• Analyze mechanical failures and root causes; recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate turbine data, maintenance records, SCADA information, and condition reports to identify trends.
• Support troubleshooting of major mechanical components including gearboxes, bearings, shafts, pitch/yaw systems, drivetrains, hydraulics, and lubrication.
• Develop engineering recommendations to improve reliability, maintainability, and efficiency; implement modifications and fleet-wide improvements.
• Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with field technicians, reliability engineers, and OEMs to resolve complex issues.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and service bulletins.
• Participate in RCA, FMEA, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel.

Skills

Mechanical Failure Analysis

Turbine Performance Evaluation

RCA & FMEA

Engineering Documentation

Condition Monitoring

SCADA Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering Drawings Review

Technical Documentation

Service Bulletins

Job description

• Provide engineering support for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines.
• Analyze mechanical failures and equipment performance to identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Evaluate turbine operational data, maintenance records, SCADA information, and condition monitoring reports to identify trends and improve asset performance.
• Support troubleshooting of major mechanical components, including gearboxes, main bearings, main shafts, pitch systems, yaw systems, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems.
• Develop engineering recommendations to improve turbine reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency; including the implementation of engineering modifications, retrofits, and fleet-wide improvement projects.
• Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
• Collaborate with field technicians, site managers, reliability engineers, and wind turbine manufacturers (OEMs) to resolve complex technical issues.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and service bulletins.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically astute, strong attention to detail, and capable of expertise-based problem solving
• Commitment to produce high-quality work and make decisions based on established quality standards, policies and procedures
• Excels in collaborative team environments and independent work, with well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• High level of computer literacy including MS Office
• Willingness and flexibility to travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on wind turbine operation, maintenance, and reliability improvement. Proficient in analyzing mechanical failures and operational data to enhance asset performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• SCADA Systems Analysis
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Failure Analysis
• Turbine Performance Evaluation
• Engineering Recommendations Development
• Technical Report Preparation
• Condition Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Utility-Scale Wind Turbines
• Gearboxes
• Pitch Systems
• Yaw Systems
• Hydraulic Systems

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Engineering Drawings Review
• Technical Documentation
• Service Bulletins