Senior Control Engineer Leça do Balio

Senior Control Engineer
Porto
Leça do Balio, Porto, Portugal

Do you seek collaboration, innovation, and impact?

Vestas Technology & Operations> Research & Development (R&D)> La
C Offshore Product Response

Vestas is the global leader in wind power solutions currently paving the way to accelerate the energy transition. The Loads and Control department is a cornerstone for the Wind Turbine design of the most innovative solutions in the market. In a multicultural and diverse environment, our operation is on a global scale with colleagues across our Technology Centers: India, Portugal, and Denmark. Together we are responsible for the development of the Next Generation Offshore Wind Turbines achieving the best
- offs between power production and loads of our turbines.

Responsibilities

1. Perform
   - level design studies within loads, including blade design iterations, tower iterations, wind turbine aeroelastic stability, etc.
2. Support the certification process of wind turbines, including performing the load test campaign in the prototype wind turbine.
3. Feasibility studies of new wind turbine products aiming to optimize power, loads, and noise performance through innovative use of sensors, controllers and actuators.
4. Delivering design loads, power curves, and noise assessments.
5. Development and validation of wind turbine aeroelastic models.
6. Guide the technical aspects of loads development for a specific product from feasibility state to full validation and certification stage.
7. Risk management activities, such as failure mode and effect analysis.

Qualifications

1. Master’s or Ph
   D in Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautics Engineering or similar.
2. 5-8 years of work experience within the wind turbine design industry or at MSc. /Ph
   D level.
3. Previous industrial/academic (at MSc or Ph
   D level) experience in wind turbine controls.
4. Knowledge of wind turbine control strategies.
5. Experience in programming, at least one of the following: Matlab, Simulink, Python.

Competencies

1. The wind industry, specifically controls background: control feature development, validation, and calibration.
2. Simulink and Code Generator.
3. Working in a project execution environment: milestones, deadlines, timeline.
4. Engaging with multiple stakeholders.
5. Communicating in diverse settings and fluency in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at a global wind turbine producer. In this role, you will develop new responsibilities and competencies in the wind turbine industry, namely: wind turbine engineering (deliver load managing control features); performing load test campaigns in prototype wind turbines; developing control features for wind turbines; using agile methodologies.

Additional Information

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.

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