Are you involved in wind turbine engineering and improving renewable performance across diverse geographies?
Join our Lifecycle Engineering (LCE) team—your central hub of engineering support for Service and Construction across Southern Europe, MENA and Africa (South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal).
Responsibilities
- Conduct field failure investigations by managing Component Incident Reports (CIR) for major mechanical parts. Dive into in-depth technical reports, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), to enhance reliability and performance
- Serve as a technical bridge between Vestas Service and the Research and Development (R&D) department at Vestas Wind Systems A/S, to facilitate continuous turbine performance optimization.
- Liaise with field technicians, suppliers, customers, and Continuous Improvement (CI) management and R&D teams to resolve mechanical component issues.
- Represent the mechanical team in customer meetings—presenting technical content clearly and professionally.
- Support the legal team with technical insights on mechanical component claims or disputes.
- Offer technical sales assistance for mechanical components, enabling informed choices for buyers.
- Maintain professional and technical know-how by attending workshops and staying up‑to‑date with industry publications.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of direct experience in evaluating mechanical systems of wind turbines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and practical field experience are highly valued
- Business-level fluency in English (written and spoken).
Competencies
- Advanced analytical ability and solid experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Problem solving
- Effective communicator with both technical teams and clients.
What we offer...
- Permanent contract
- Hybrid work
- Salary + bonus: we will discuss in first interviews
- Meal voucher
- Work within an international team on projects across Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Benefit from continuous learning and professional growth through training and internal opportunities.
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.