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stillingsbetegnelse: Powertrain R&D Lubrication System Engineer

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Vestas are looking for just the right engineer in the Powertrain Department to design lubrication systems for gearboxes. If you are curious of nature, able to coordinate projects across regions, structured and driven, then you might be the engineer we are looking for!

Mechanical Engineering > Powertrain > Drivetrain/DK
Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) is responsible for developing, verifying and industrializing wind turbines and related service products. It is here that we lay Vestas' technical- and technological foundation for staying the Global Leader in wind energy by continuously reducing Cost of Energy.

The Powertrain department in VPS currently consists of around 50 highly skilled employees situated in Denmark, Germany, US and China. The department is accountable for the powertrain system converting the mechanical energy from the wind turbine rotor into electrical energy. The system consists of main components such as the main gearbox, the generator and the main shaft bearings, and of the auxiliary components; mechanical brake, couplings, gear stay and lubrication system.

We have an immediate opening for a mechanical engineer specializing in the development and product maintenance of lubrication systems for wind turbine powertrains. Activities will involve all facets of product development; from specification of concept and requirements to final validation in the field, but with many of activities in between anchored at external partners such as consultancy networks and/ or suppliers.
The later aspect requires a candidate with a combination of both strong technical competences and a commercial mindset, and not least with a distinct ability to - and motivate for - driving technical and challenging projects forward.

We value initiative, trustworthiness and the right balance between creativity and quality in all our solutions.
You will benefit from an environment working at a high professional level and with strong technical commitment. 

Responsibilities
Your responsibility will be the Powertrain Lubrication System for Power- and Drivetrain Systems. You will be working with our entire range of wind turbine product platforms, from the kW-class and up to ++MW.
Main activities under this responsibility will include:

• Specify and maintain function- and performance requirements for Powertrain Lubrication Systems
• Execute integrated product development of Powertrain Lubrication Systems and validate Powertrain Lubrication System function and performance in system test environments together and through external partners and suppliers or in wind turbines in the field
• Maintain and provide lifecycle support to exiting Powertrain Lubrication Systems. This include cost-out initiatives and product optimizations across the entire value chain
• Maintain product documentation and provide general business support to internal stakeholders such as Global Sourcing, Manufacturing and Service organizations

Qualifications

• Diploma- or Mater degree in Mechanical- or Marine Engineering
• Experienced (2-3 years) in the role as design engineer of Lubrication Systems and in the integration and function of its components, this including pumps, filters- and filter blocks, heat exchangers, sensors, pipes, hoses and connectors
• Good skills within thermodynamics
• Knowledge of control and regulation of integrated systems
• Basic knowledge about CAD-, PLM-, and PDM systems such as PRO-E, PDM-Link and SAP
• You are familiar with Six Sigma development tool and methodologies
• Excellent language skills (speaking and writing) in English required
• Experience within the field of wind turbines, automotive- or heavy industries preferred
• Basic knowledge about Stage Gate Model 

Competencies

• You are pro-active, result orientated and has a strong sense of responsibility
• You have an excellent commercial understanding and can naturally incorporate external partners, as well as the full value chain of Vestas, into your daily work
• You must have a good organizational and communication skills and you must be able to work within an international and multi- disciplinary team
• You are motivated about your work and want to make a difference

What we offer
We offer you a challenging and demanding job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at the world's leading manufacturer of wind turbines.

Additional information
Work location is in Aarhus N, Denmark.

The position may require travelling up to 20 days/year.

For additional information about the position, please contact Manager of Drivetrain/DK department, Morten Brinch Jensen, Hedeager 42, Aarhus N, DK-8200, Mobile phone: +45 52157985

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 97 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. 

Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 83 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 24,400 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future. 

We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.

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