Lead Performance Engineer

Wind, it means the world to us. What does it mean for you? Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > LaC Quality Vestas Power Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvement, we develop products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas Power Solutions develops the wind power systems of the future. As a part of Vestas Power Solutions, the Product Solutions & Integration is responsible for designing the product architecture and product roadmap in response to market roadmap requirements, translating product architecture and roadmap into module requirements, and full Value Chain Integration. Loads and Control (LaC), as part of Product Solutions & Integration, is responsible for designing and optimizing the product for load and control strategy together with cross-product design work. The department consists of highly skilled, international, well experienced engineers who are taking accountability for all aspects of the LaC solution delivered to the Products which are placed across 3 design locations: Portugal, Denmark and India. The Loads and Control Quality department oversees fleet performance, including load and power performance. This team investigates the root causes of issues reported from the field and offers solutions to address them. Additionally, they share insights gained from failures with the design team. Responsibilities Your main tasks will focus on power curve validation efforts: Review power performance test plans and results Perform technical Root cause analysis to explain the performance deviations. Coordinate RCA efforts with great collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders Provide statistical analysis with critical thinking skills that ensure scrutiny of data solutions prior to roll-out Address any problem-solving needs by leveraging insights from networking with people. Additionally, demonstrate proficiency in comprehending intricate electrical, mechanical, load & control, and sensor systems. Understand organizational structures and draw conclusions from complex data analysis Be a good team member in a global environment with a geographically dispersed and multicultural team Qualifications Have a relevant technical education, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree in, e.g., mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, controls & power systems engineering 7- years of experience in the wind industry, specifically in wind measurements, configuring measurement masts, control system engineering, wind sensors, SCADA data analysis, and power curve verification testing Knowledge of Measnet and IEC --1 International standard Basic understanding of turbine operations Knowledge about coding (mainly R and Python) Speak and write English and have good communication skills, enabling the presentation and discussion of results with the stakeholders Competencies Committed team member and internationally oriented mindset Good scientific foundation and network Maintain a customer focus, identifying relevant stakeholders and interfaces Work effectively in a time-sensitive situation and maintain a complete overview As the environment is international, fluent communication in English is imperative - both oral and written Communicate with professionalism and engagement What we offer  Do you want to play a key role in shaping the wind turbines of tomorrow and the processes related to this? Do you have the mindset to provide innovative solutions to power curve performance challenges? Then this is a perfect opportunity for you Come join our mission as a PLM Engineer in the Loads & Controls Department. We offer a challenging workplace with comprehensive professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment. Additional information Our commitment to fair hiring 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 powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.