The Engineer will work in the Bearings Team of the Wind Drive Train, Structures and Gearbox CoE and will be responsible for the development, improvement and assessments of in-house designed components like Pitch Bearings, Yaw bearings, Main bearings, Lubrication Systems, Bolts.
The Engineer is responsible to support the component owners for the entire path from design, including validation, to manufacturing of the mentioned components, within also the responsibility of the corresponding parts inside of the BoM, including:
· Designing of parts and assemblies for a Wind Turbine (WT)
· Coordinate design efforts and deliverables (documentation, specifications, drawings and BoM), based on Product Specification and other CTQs
· Production and revision of specifications, work desk instruction (WDI) and Operation and Maintenance Manuals for WT Bearings
· Prepare third party certification documentation and execute the certification process (GL, DNV, TUEV, etc.)
· Work with global and cross-functional teams for bearings throughout design process (concept through delivery)
· Work closely with the Technical Leader and global team members to ensure high quality and on-time delivery for all engineering assignments (e.g. qualification of design & suppliers, first piece qualification, fulfillment, root cause analysis, cost out activities, component validation, etc.)
· Optimization and improvement of existing components
· Comparative evaluation of designs from different suppliers
· Calculation of add-on pieces and connection elements for selected components
· Develop and specify test and validation plans
· Leverage and implement Design Practices, DFR and DFSS
BS/MS Mechanical Engineer or Dipl.-Ing. (FH/TH/TU).
Several years of professional experience in large size bearings, preferred in WT technology.
Knowledge of lubrication technology for large size bearings.
Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to work with global team members across cultural boundaries.
Knowledge of wind turbine components design or related field
Knowledge about different manufacturing processes - castings, forging, welding.
FEA proficiency, preferable experience with the software tool ANSYS.
GE Business tools and practices expertise.
Proficient with 3D CAD system UniGraphics (UG).
Familiarity with materials.
Knowledge of material and manufacturing technology.
Proven ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions.
2-5 yrs in related fields
Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).

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