Assistant Lead Engineer / Engineer – Electrical Design

Vestas Power Solutions is the R&D function of Vestas. 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 Power Solution 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 sections of Wind Turbine.
You will be part of the Hub and Tower Power Distribution submodule, this submodule is responsible for the design, development and Integration of LV control panels to facilitate the auxiliary power distribution to the specific sections. You will create the design solution that are modular by utilizing the techniques of system engineering and simulations to build the new wind turbines smarter, efficient and more robust, thereby shaping the future of renewable energy.

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 extensive involvement on technical discussion at various stages of design with suppliers
• Support CADD design works and ensure it is documented according to Vestas 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 upto 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

Qualification And Experience:-

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in Electrical / Similar specialization
• Minimum 3 to 8 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

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

Vestas strives to be the most inclusive workplace in the sustainable energy industry and ensure equal opportunities for everyone regardless of the social identity. We are stronger as a company not despite our differences, but because of them, both professionally and personally. Beyond a diverse workforce, we want to ensure that all of our employees are included and actively contributing to Vestas’ success and innovation. Only then can we become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions and ensure sustainability in everything we do.

At Vestas, we offer global opportunities for people with growth mindsets and the desire to make a shared and positive impact. We work in the true spirit of our corporate values: accountability, simplicity, collaboration, and passion. We expect everyone to live up to these in their day to day work – no matter what you do and where you are in the organisation.