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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Massachusetts - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 30/11/2011
Company Name Vestas
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. – Hudson, Massachusetts
POWER UP YOUR LIFE:
Vestas offers you challenging, global opportunities for career growth. As the world leader in modern energy, our wind turbines reduce CO² emissions by 40 million tons per year. We are today more than 20,000 employees representing 56 nationalities and we are eager to welcome new colleagues. Care to join us?
VESTAS TECHNOLOGY R&D AMERICAS, INC.
Our Hudson and Marlborough, Massachusetts facility leads the design and development of electric power generators and converters for wind turbines. We have an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our converter product development team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a fast-paced group of experts driving the next generation of renewable energy.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The position will report to the Manager of Converter Development, Vestas Technology R&D Americas in Marlborough.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
Perform design and analysis for wind turbine parts, equipment housing, cable assemblies, and electrical/mechanical interfaces using 3-D CAD solid modeling software (Pro-E).
· Solve mechanical design problems
· Provide technical leadership to more junior engineers
· Generate requirements and specifications
· Work with vendors and source parts/equipment
  • Perform some structural analysis using FEA software ( ANSYS)
  • Support test and integration activities
  • Cross-functional coordination with Vestas Product Engineering and production teams.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • BSME
  • MS preferred;
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • 10+ years in product design and development (electronic/electrical packaging) for manufacturing
  • Experienced designing products for domestic and international markets
  • Used 3-D CAD modeling software tools
  • Preparation of engineering drawings using industry standards
  • Experience in sourcing and working with vendors
  • Experience transitioning products from development into production
  • Experience with large cabinets, enclosures, power cables/ wire harnesses, power connectors and mechanical packaging for power products.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Pro-E experience
  • Structural analysis using ANSYS
  • Thermal analysis using FEA software would be a big plus
  • DOORS or equiv. requirements specification software

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Self motivated, creative, energetic
  • Enjoys teamwork
  • Interest in gaining technical knowledge in new technical fields
  • Strong technical aptitude and materials background
  • Solid oral and written communication skills, coupled with good interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to write clearly, understandable test procedures and test reports in English
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Domestic and international travel may be required
· Candidate must be open to relocation to New England within 4 weeks of offer being extended.
WORK LOCATION:
The primary work location for this position is Marlborough, Massachusetts U.S.A.
WHAT WE OFFER:
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
Experience the forces of wind
Join Vestas and work with cutting-edge wind technology
As one of the world leaders in wind power and with wind turbine installations in over 65 countries, Vestas looks to accelerate innovation through the development of our employee's skills and talents. Our goal is to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically and ensure a sustainable world for future generations.

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 Power system

Primary Location

USA-Massachusetts-Hudson
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