Vestas is Hiring | Design & Development Engineer |

Position – Design & Development Engineer
Company – Vestas
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job description

Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Tower Module > Tower Transport & Construction

A group of experts at Vestas Power Solutions is working on solutions for the transport, construction, and maintenance (TCM) of the towers.
The department is looking for a highly skilled mechanical engineer who will be in charge of helping to establish the tools and procedures for transporting the towers by land, sea, and rail from the factory to the site, building them there, and maintaining them while they are in use.
Would you be interested in working with a team of highly qualified and driven engineers to identify innovation to enhance the performance, dependability, and cost of a wind turbine?

The interfaces (i.e., the tools) between the wind turbine towers and trucks, trains, and ships (transport), as well as cranes, are designed by the Tower TCM team within the Tower module (construction). Moreover, any equipment needed for maintenance while it is in use. Additionally, it is in charge of creating the procedures that will employ the aforementioned instruments. Our major goal is to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the shipping, building, and maintenance of wind turbine towers while always keeping the safety of people and property in mind.

The Tower TCM team now comprises of ten or more highly qualified and driven engineers that are based in Chennai, India and Porto, Portugal. It is a worldwide team since employees at both locations closely collaborate with one another. We encourage each member of our team to take responsibility for their work and see it through to completion. We believe in sharing both positive and negative experiences with one another so that everyone may benefit from one another’s successes.

Responsibilities

• To assist project delivery within the set deadlines and budget, communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop the idea for the equipment to transport, build, and maintain the towers of the wind turbines efficiently and safely.
• Create the tools (3D and 2D)
• In compliance with international standards, evaluate the tools’ structural integrity using systematic or finite element techniques.
• HSE risk assessments should be made.
• FMEA for tools and procedures should be created.
• Make design-related paperwork for vendors.
• Take care of prototyping your designs and work closely with field personnel.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or civil engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree (or similar)
• experience working as a structural or mechanical design engineer for equipment or steel constructions for a minimum of two to five years
• knowledge of 2D drawing and 3D modelling, such as utilising Creo
• FEM knowledge, such as utilising ANSYS (Workbench)

Competencies

• a solid understanding of structural mechanics
• a solid understanding of materials and their properties, particularly steel
• excellent manufacturing process knowledge
• Being familiar with Eurocode 3 is a benefit.
• An advantage is having knowledge of construction or transportation operations.
• Being familiar with the wind business is a plus.
• excellent written and verbal English communication abilities
• Dedicated to the team, ready to listen and share thoughts
• enthusiastic, committed, and ready to work toward goals

What We Offer

We provide a chance to work in a productive team in a dynamic industry. You will work in a stimulating setting with highly skilled coworkers in a project-oriented company. Based on your credentials and the requirements of this employment, you will be given an alluring remuneration package. As a member of a global company, you’ll have the chance to advance professionally and personally throughout your career.

Additional Information

Your 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 January 2023.

About Vestas

The energy sector’s international partner for sustainable energy solutions is Vestas. We specialise in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of onshore and offshore wind turbines.
We have installed more wind energy than anybody else in the world. As we work constantly to develop innovative products and technologies to build a more sustainable future for all of us, we view ourselves as industry pioneers. We have an unrivalled track record showcasing our competence in the area, with more than 145 GW of wind energy deployed globally and 40+ years of experience.

We are a diverse group of 29,000 people working together globally to power the solution for the foreseeable future and beyond.
Vestas encourages a diverse workforce that accepts all social identities and is devoid of all forms of prejudice. We pledge to establish and maintain a setting that values and benefits from a variety of viewpoints, experiences, and talents. Giving everyone equitable access to opportunities is another goal of ours.
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