(Senior) Engineer Pitch & Yaw (m/w/d)
Hamburg, DE, 22419 Sarriguren, ES, 31621 Madrid, M, ES, 28001
In this role, you take global ownership of pitch bearings in wind turbines and ensure their technical performance across the full lifecycle. You operate at the interface of design, validation, and operation, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers. Your work directly contributes to the reliability and safety of key wind turbine components.
YOUR TASKS
- You act as global component owner for pitch bearings, ensuring end-to-end technical oversight from design through operation
- You define and maintain technical specifications for pitch bearings based on operational requirements and industry standards
- You lead the design and development of rolling bearings in close collaboration with suppliers and internal engineering teams
- You plan and execute validation activities, including laboratory testing, field validation, and certification documentation
- You manage requirements and interfaces within the pitch system and the overall wind turbine context
- You perform load assessments and review and optimize FEM calculations for pitch bearings
- You contribute to DFMEA processes and drive continuous improvement activities in the field of pitch bearings
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- More than 8 years of experience in the wind industry as a Pitch Bearing Engineer or similar role
- Strong expertise in rolling bearings and tribology, ideally in wind energy applications
- Solid knowledge of wind turbine loads, pitch systems, and lubrication concepts
- Experience with DFMEA, validation processes, and relevant certification standards
- Proficiency in FEM analysis and evaluation of structural calculations
- Professional level of English, both written and spoken, Spanish or German are a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally
YOUR BENEFITS
Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.
#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
#Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
#OneCompany: Stronger together – with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.
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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.
In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.