Job Description

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas\' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!Research & Development (R&D)
Tower R&D
Tower Value Engineering OffshoreTower Module in Vestas Power Solutions is developing and maintaining the complete Vestas tower program. The tower module team is located in three hubs at Aarhus in Denmark, Porto in Portugal and in Chennai, India. You will sit amongst very passionate people from many areas of the world that is always willing to help. Tower offshore value engineering department is responsible for providing optimized tower solution to Vestas tower program. The tasks range from business case evaluations to structural engineering including FEM, requirement management, design risk assessment, test planning and project execution and creation of certification documentation.Tower offshore value engineering is part of global tower Module. The department is responsible for provide customized tower solution based on site specific integrated load analysis for sales order, design modification for local market and to provide innovative design solution for life extension tower along with fulfilling certification need. Focus is on securing sound, cost-optimized and production friendly solutions and at the same time fulfilling the overall requirements to safety and functionality for the products. Additionally, process efficiency and lead time reduction is of key importance in order to fulfill Vestas\'s overall ambitions of delivering products, which are configured to customer needs in a timely manner.The Offshore tower value engineering team is in Chennai, IndiaResponsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be to develop and mature tower and interface solutions for ISM offshore projects
• Technical Lead and System Mater Expert (SME) support to sales for ISM tower offshore projects
• Create, delegate and coordinate tower structure and internals related work packages to VE team
• Mentor and train new employees in design of primary steel for tower structure and internals
• Work with sales, customer and foundation engineers to find the right tower and foundation configuration
• Work with technical team, sales and certification body to achieve the 3rd party tower certification
• Work with costing team to ensure/deliver the cost-effective solution
• Take risk decision with high success rate and raise the risk flag in RIM tool and secure the mitigation
• Develop strategic solution for ISM offshore projects improvements
• Maintain ISM project requirements and create tower solutions to fulfill the requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s / Master\'s in Mechanical / Structural / Similar engineering specialization
• Ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience with design and discipline lead within offshore wind
• Wind turbine experience is beneficial, however similar experience from other offshore companies is also valuable
• Experience in product development and FEA (Experience in linear, nonlinear, fatigue, contact, vibration analysis using FEA)
• Technical leadership & Project leader skills (Technical project management)

Competencies

• Proven technical experience, and ability to balance technical solution with business value
• Experience with design of towers or offshore substructure
• Problem solving-oriented
• Good communicator and possesses English skills at a high level
• Self motivated and complaint to new business opportunities
• Comfortable about delivering results through others

What We OfferYou will become part of a rapidly growing renewable business with an opportunity to contribute on the green energy transition.We offer a progressive workplace with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment with an established wind turbine manufacturer. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutionsAdditional InformationYour primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 31st July 2024.BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-processDEIB 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 powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry\'s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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