Lead Engineer, System Value Optimization

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Job Description Summary

The vision of the System Value Optimization (SVO) 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 Description

Essential 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 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 (site specific mechanical loads analysis)
·  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 design practice updates with chief engineer office
·  Develop standard work updates
·  Develop loads toolchain
·  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 (design failure mode and effects analysis)
·  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 Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes