Aerodynamicist, Loads, Aerodynamics & Controls, Vestas Technology R&D, IoW, UK Job in Isle Of Wight, Highlands & Islands Uk
Reference code 00009273
Experience the forces of wind
Join Vestas and work with cutting-edge wind technology
As one of the world leaders in wind power and with wind turbine installations in over 65 countries and more than 20.000 employees globally, Vestas looks to accelerate innovation through the development of our employee's skills and talents. Our goal is to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically and ensure a sustainable world for future generations.
Department
Vestas Technology RD is responsible for development and design throughout the company. We operate on a global scale with more than 1700 employees in over 10 countries. We strive to be a front-runner in the race for technological innovation, while at the same time maintaining the company’s rigorous focus on reliability and quality. Our headquarters, the largest RD facility in the wind power industry, is in Aarhus, Denmark
Loads, Aerodynamics Controls (LAC)
LAC RD has overall responsibility for the operational performance of Vestas wind turbines. This function includes developing the airfoils of the blades, calculating the turbine loads and providing turbine control. By optimising the tradeoff between power production and structural loads, the Cost of Energy is continuously being driven down for both existing and future turbine designs.
We now have an opportunity for an experienced and talented Aerodynamicist to join the team and play a lead role as a technical expert and main contributor to LAC Aero projects with strong manufacturing related contents.
Responsibilities and Tasks
In this position, you will be responsible for:
· Providing input to Technology Planning; Identifying and developing potential technology opportunities in UK.
· Advising senior management on technical risks and opportunities related to critical design solutions and developments; assess performance / aero impact of blade shape and ad-hoc modifications.
· Initiating participating in technical reviews: ensure design quality through cross-functional review, coaching and change orientation. Perform technical sign off for relevant reviews and documents.
· Capturing and documenting manufacturability requirements for blade aero-design.
· Contributing to LAC Aero Product Development and Technology Development in cooperation with DK, Chennai and other teams to include maintaining an awareness of relevant developments in industry and research fields.
· Knowledge sharing and coaching: disseminate knowledge through training, communication material. Understand applicable regulations.
Qualifications and Work Experience
• Masters or PhD qualified in a relevant LAC Aero discipline.
• Several years’ experience in aerodynamics, performance and
CFD analysis of complex aero systems. Specific experience in
Wind Turbines aerodynamics provides a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge about the manufacture of wind turbine blades.
• Experience in review and sign off activities.
• Experience in testing of aero components in relevant or similar
products is highly advantageous.
• Proven team player; capability to influence; strong personal
drive; ability to understand directions and priorities and
proactively translate them into actionable plans
What we offer
We offer an exciting job, a competitive salary package with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
You will work in an inspiring environment with a strong technical commitment at the world’s leading wind turbine producer
Additional Information
Your primary workplace will be Isle of Wight, UK.
Travel is a requirement of the role mostly to Denmark, but other ad-hoc requirements in line with business needs is likely.
For additional information about the position, please contact Eugenio Rossi – Director, Turbine Aerodynamics on +45 9730 7475.
Closing date
There is no fixed closing date; we are evaluating candidates continuously and will close the position when we find the right person.
