Lead Engineer, System Value Optimization – New Products (Wind Turbine Loads)

Job Description SummaryThe vision of the SVO- New Products team is to create robust yet cost-effective wind turbine product designs by providing best-in-class system value optimization, load assessment, validation, methods, and tools.As a SVO lead engineer, you will perform system value optimization work, deliver loads and cosims, prepare certification documentation, support method/standard work development, and develop the loads toolchain.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities

Perform system value optimization

Perform system value optimization work, making tradeoffs in the loads, stability, operation, and performance of the product

Perform feasibility studies and develop tech charts

Deliver NPI/DTO Loads

Prepare loads inputs, create the simulation model, execute loads simulations, and perform post processing

Perform basic operability checks and frequency domain stability checks

Hand off model and controller parameters to MLA

Update load envelopes

Prepare load certification docs

Prepare certification load packages and documentation

Support developing technical strategy to address questions from certification bodies.

Support conversations with certification body as needed to address questions

Prepare documentation to address question from certification bodies

Deliver cosims

Prepare co-simulation for validation activities for prototype and fleet leader validation

Resolve gaps seen between simulations and field measurement.

Develop methods and standard work

Develop advancements in load methods

Help develop DP updates with CTH

Develop standard work updates

Develop loads tool chain

Develop improvements to the pre and post processing toolchain

Project/Fleet Support

Provide SVO related project support

Help develop technical frameworks for non-standard work

Overarching

Coordinate with the System integration team on project plans and strategies

Prepare and support design reviews

Prepare technical underwriting documents to support design reviews

Assess risk and develop mitigation strategies

Update loads DFMEA

Lead lean and industrialization initiatives

Qualification/Requirements

B.S. + 3 yrs experience in Mechanical, Wind, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering from accredited university (or equivalent)

Desired Characteristics

Experience in preparing loads for wind turbines

Experience in root cause analysis

Experience in Systems Engineering for wind turbines

Demonstrated problem solving skills for complex problems

Strong oral and written communication skills, clarity of thought, and ability to defend a technical position

Master of Mechanical, Wind, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering

Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes