Metallic Materials Engineering for Wind Turbines

*To report to the team leader of the metallic structures group as part of the integrated project team.
*To elaborate according to the planning and quality standards the deliverables of the product development design process: materials specifications, test specifications, test reports, etc.
*To coordinate and collaborate with wind turbine manufacturing, installation and service engineering groups and to support quality and purchasing departments.
*Specification of materials for offshore wind turbines in order to guarantee minimum allowable values of mechanical and physical characteristics.
*Development, identification and deployment of new materials for offshore wind turbines in cooperation with suppliers.
*Definition of materials testing according to certification bodies and international standards.
*Elaboration of test reports and delivery of material properties for wind turbine systems design.
*Identification of potential improvements and development of cost effective and innovative technical solutions.
*Analysis and assessment of the design, reliability and quality of the supplied products.
*Participation in the design verification, testing, validation and certification of the mechanical systems for offshore wind turbines.
*Compilation and elaboration of risk assessments, FMEAs, tests and validation plans.

VORAUSSETZUNGEN:

*University degree in materials engineering.
*Several years of experience in development of wind turbine systems.
*Experience in offshore systems.
*Comprehensive knowledge of metallic materials engineering: manufacturing processes, commercial materials, testing techniques, etc.
*Knowledge on corrosion phenomena and surface protection systems (painting and metalizing).
*Knowledge of risk assessment, FMEA, testing and validation strategies regarding materials and protection systems durability.
*Basics on composite materials and materials for sealing systems are welcome
*Willing to work very closely to the team members and the rest of components specialists.
*Capacity for collaboration with suppliers and industry partners to meet the design to cost targets.
*Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced team environment and to collaborate effectively.
*Strong communication and organizational skills.
*Good command of English (written and spoken). German and Spanish are welcome.