Structural Engineer Composite Materials
Job Summary
The Structural Engineer will focus on developing advanced blade concepts for wind turbines, emphasizing structural performance and manufacturing feasibility. This role involves performing conceptual and detailed design of large-scale composite structures using advanced engineering principles. The position requires a candidate with a strong background in mechanical or structural engineering and extensive experience in composite structures.
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced blade concepts for wind turbines
- Perform conceptual and detailed design of large-scale composite structures
- Assess structural integrity and optimize for manufacturability
- Coordinate design tasks within global project teams
Required Skills
- Master's in Mechanical/Structural Engineering
- 5+ years of composite structure design experience
- Proficiency in Finite Element Method (ANSYS)
- Knowledge of composite manufacturing and beam theory
Job Details
Your Role:
- Developing advanced blade concepts with focus on architecture, structural performance, manufacturing feasibility, and service optimization.
- Identifying and assessing new opportunities for blade innovation and strategic development.
- Assess structural integrity of blades.
- Perform conceptual and detailed design of large scale composite structures.
- Generate new ideas and concepts for next generation wind turbine blades.
- Coordinate and drive design tasks within project design team and with global teams.
- Develop innovative structural solutions and new technologies to enable larger, lighter and more efficient wind turbine blades.
- Optimize blades for function, simplicity, cost and manufacturability.
Your Profile:
- Master's degree in mechanical/structural engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience (preferrably in the wind industry), specifically in designing composite structures.
- Good knowledge of composite structures and manufacturing methods.
- Good understanding of aero-structure elasticity, plate and shell theory, cross-sectional analysis of composite beams, and general beam theory.
- Previous experience as a structural designer, with a focus on composite materials, is desirable.
- Programming skills, particularly in Python, are beneficial.
- Experience with Finite Element Method (FEM), especially ANSYS, and knowledge of composite testing at various levels (full, component, and coupon).