Assistant Lead Engineer Job Details | Vestas

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a Defining-force 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!

Vestas Technology & Operations Research & Development (R&D) Power Distribution

R&D function is part of Vestas VTO. Through innovation, development, and continuous improvement we develop the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. Within Vestas R&D business unit, the department Control Hardware Module is responsible for the design and development of Low Voltage control panels and the control system across various sections of Wind Turbine. Control Hardware module is inclusive of several submodules explicit to each section of Wind Turbine.

Responsibilities

• You will be delivering technical solutions to the product and deeply involved in project execution
• You will be creating/updating the technical specifications, design verification plans, prepare procedures, and reports related to LV Panels and Cables
• You will be creating/updating Electrical documentations like panel layouts, general arrangements, electrical schematics and Operation and Maintenance manuals
• You will have major stake on locking interfaces with both Internal and external stakeholders and active involvement on technical discussion at various stages of design with suppliers
• Support CADD design works and ensure it is documented according to Vestas's execution gate model
• You will be responsible of examine and handling the field issues, perform the root cause analysis and drive solution end to end up to implementation across the fleets
• Support production for the new product prototype build and ensure smooth transition to running production
• Participate in panels FAT at supplier end and support the product commissioning team during SAT
• Identify, develop, and validate the technical improvement as part of continuous improvement process

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's in electrical / Similar engineering specialization
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, in electrical system design
• Experience within wind/energy Industry especially with WTGs will be preferred
• Hands on experience on tools like E-plan, Creo view and Windchill (ETAP - would be an added advantage)
• Experience on handling ECM (engineering change management) along the product life cycle
• Knowledge on International standards such as IEC, UL, etc., preferably IEC 60204-1 Machine directive Basic knowledge on EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) design and testing requirements
• Experience in product development process with knowledge of complete design and life cycle management.
• Experience in stakeholder management spanning full value chain

Competencies

• You shall be progressive, self-motivated with positive mindset and can-do attitude
• Willing to take ownership with an investigative mindset
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks on time
• Have good communication skills - fluent in both verbal and written English
• Experience with high-paced cross-functional and cross-cultural teams is beneficial
• Professional engagement, able to identify and solve problems with autonomy

What We Offer
We offer an exciting global job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and diverse work environment within the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. At Vestas, we aim at being sustainable in all aspects - both as employer and business partner. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a broad interface, significant technical commitment, and lots of enthusiasm. You will make a real impact on Vestas ability to launch future products. Vestas is growing and developing, and we want you to grow with us.

Additional Information
Your primary location will be in Chennai, India
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