Engineer – High Voltage

Vestas Power Solutions is where new product ideas or technologies are matured, developed, tested and improved. To put it short, Vestas Power Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas. We are shaping the future of modern energy.
The Switchgear and Cables team is part of Vestas Converter & Electrical Engineering Module in R&D organization Vestas Power Solutions. The team is an essential contributor in making the current and future wind turbines more efficient and cost effective by developing electrical components such as switchgears and cables. This is done by being responsible for development and maintenance of the components according to the full value chain requirements. The daily work will be within a broad network of stakeholders and electrical specialists so you can set the standard for tomorrows design.

Responsibilities:-

• Conceptual design & specification of HV Equipment
• Create requirement specification for HV Switchgears & Cables
• Conduct peer & technical reviews according to the design project model & approve test/ validation of prototypes
• Supplier management, review of suppliers design, suppliers tests & design verification reports
• Set targets for how to qualify components & create test verification procedures
• Provide technical support to strategic purchaser in evaluating supplier performance
• Participate in QA Audits at suppliers facilities & Implementation of equipment into our turbine platform

Qualifications:-

• Minimum Master’s / Bachelor’s in Marine / Mechanical/Electrical Engineering / Service Engineering or similar
• Practical experience in HV equipment, design on HV power systems (Switchgear / Cable)
• Experienced in writing design specifications & verification reports
• Structured, open-minded, trusted, aspirational, communicative, self-motivated & robust
• Good at presenting technical material to peers and management
• Willing to travel (25-30 days in a year)

Competencies:-

• Can see the value of international collaboration with colleagues all over the world
• Can confront new opportunities with positivity, creativity, and a natural ability for innovation
• Thrive with varied tasks and frequent changes in a global environment
• Its innovative & through others in large-scale development projects
• Knowledge in CREO & Windchill is good to have
• Professional in written & verbal

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

Vestas is proud to be the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

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.