Wind Performance Subsystem Intern (m/f)

Job description

Job Number

2728804

Business

GE Renewable Energy

Business Segment

Renewable Energy Engineering

About Us

Renewable
Energy offers its customers solutions for energy production from renewable
resources such as wind, solar and biogas. With more than 18,000 installed wind
turbines globally, GE Energy provides more than 25,000 megawatt installed
capacity of clean and efficient energy. A comprehensive service program
supports clients from project development to operation and maintenance, to
solutions for network integration and the commercial exploitation of wind
energy. In Germany, GE Wind Energy is represented by almost 2,000 wind
turbines. The wind turbines are manufactured in Salzbergen, Lower Saxony - GE's
European headquarters for renewable energy, where also the European Customer
Service and Training Center is located.

Posted Position Title

Wind Performance Subsystem Intern (m/f)

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Engineering/Technology

Function Segment

Administration and Support

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

Germany

City

Salzbergen

Postal Code

48499

Relocation Assistance

No

Role Summary/Purpose

The Wind Performance Sub-Systems Intern is part of the GE Renewables Systems Engineering and will be part of the team and will work on improving the design of the WTG internal efficiency model.
During this program she/he will work on verification and adapting physics based efficiency models to be used in wind turbine simulation environment.
The candidate may also be engaged in different tasks and assignments depending on timelines and resource needs within the performance subsystem team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Preparation, design and verification of main component efficiency models. Generate and ensure proper program documentation, e.g. model specifications, verification testing.
• Work closely with the System Technical Leaders and global team members to ensure high quality and timely program execution.
• Work closely with Wind turbine component owners on delivering required information and integrating model data.
• Work with global and cross-functional teams

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

• registered student with a focus on Engineering (electrical/mechanical)
• Good baseline technical knowledge or education with focus on mathematics and/or science
• Approval to work in Germany
• Available full-time for at least 3 months of internship
• Start date: flexible, in 2016/2017
• Fluent in English language
• Proficient in MATLAB & MS Office tools
• Preferable experienced in any WTG simulation software like e.g. BLADED, FLEX5 or any other

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge about electrical systems, mechanical components and applications for wind turbines
• Excellent communication skills
• Energized, team spirit with independent working skills
• Reliable and integer