Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) - Drivetrain Concepts Windturbine

YOUR TASKS:

• Research and stay ahead of emerging drivetrain technologies, materials, and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (global engineering, sourcing, service, and others) to define and align project requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and research institutes, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer and best practices.
• Systematically evaluate drivetrain concepts with a focus on reliability, performance, cost, and customer needs.
• Create and refine technical specifications and test plans for drivetrain components.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to effectively communicate findings and drive decision-making.
• Support the conceptual and system-level design of drivetrain solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead and support design reviews, supplier discussions, and cross-disciplinary project teams.
• Engage in limited business travel (approx. 2–5 times per year) to meet with suppliers and stakeholders as required.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A PhD or MBA is considered a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in drivetrain system design, particularly within the wind turbine sector.
• Deep understanding of (electro-)mechanical drivetrain components such as gears, bearings, couplings, and elastomers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration, including working with engineering, service, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex concepts in a clear and structured manner.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of German and/or Spanish is advantageous.

YOUR BENEFITS:

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

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