Blade Validation Structural Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our Blade Validation team and play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our wind turbine blades! You will design static and fatigue structural tests on the NB19 (MKVII) project in Aalborg, Denmark, while preparing and managing test setups with advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems. As you monitor tests, you will ensure compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. Your expertise will be vital in analyzing and reporting test data, capturing results that validate our designs and support product integrity. Get ready to make a significant impact in the world of renewable energy!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Design static and fatigue structural tests on wind turbine blades and components for the NB19 (MKVII) project.
• Prepare and manage test setups, including instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and mechanical loading equipment.
• Run simulations, process, analyze, and interpret large datasets from structural tests using tools like MATLAB or Python.
• Document all test activities, results, and findings in comprehensive technical reports for internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and troubleshoot anomalies observed during testing, collaborating with design engineers to communicate findings and support product improvements.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a relevant engineering role, such as structural analysis, mechanical testing, or product validation.
• Hands-on experience with composite materials and structural testing, which is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

About the Team

The Blade Validation team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of product integrity through rigorous testing and validation processes. This team plays a critical role in the development of wind turbine blades, focusing on both structural testing and data analysis. By collaborating closely with design and integrity engineers, the team drives continuous improvement and innovation in product performance. Together, they contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions, making a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/home/careers/working-with-us.html

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Employer-funded pension
• Subsidised lunch and more