YOUR TASKS:
1. Research and stay ahead of emerging drivetrain technologies, materials, and industry trends to drive innovation.
2. Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (global engineering, sourcing, service, and others) to define and align project requirements.
3. Maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and research institutes, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer and best practices.
4. Systematically evaluate drivetrain concepts with a focus on reliability, performance, cost, and customer needs.
5. Create and refine technical specifications and test plans for drivetrain components.
6. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to effectively communicate findings and drive decision-making.
7. Support the conceptual and system-level design of drivetrain solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with industry standards.
8. Lead and support design reviews, supplier discussions, and cross-disciplinary project teams.
9. Engage in limited business travel (approx. 2–5 times per year) to meet with suppliers and stakeholders as required.
YOUR PROFILE:
10. Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A PhD or MBA is considered a plus.
11. 5+ years of experience in drivetrain system design, particularly within the wind turbine sector.
12. Deep understanding of (electro-)mechanical drivetrain components such as gears, bearings, couplings, and elastomers.
13. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
14. Experience in cross-functional collaboration, including working with engineering, service, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
15. Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex concepts in a clear and structured manner.
16. Familiarity with project management methodologies is a plus.
17. 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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