Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wind Turbine Operations Technology

This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond individual projects or site-level support and take a fleet-wide perspective on Mechanical components including Drivetrain and Yaw systems. As one of Vattenfall's technical authorities in this field, you will influence maintenance strategies, risk management, and technology adoption across a diverse portfolio of wind assets throughout the operating lifecycle, including:

• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies and asset management plans
• Lead technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA)
• Assess technical risks and support data-driven decision-making across the fleet
• Define technical requirements for inspections, repairs, monitoring systems, and maintenance activities
• Support supplier selection, contract development, and technical performance evaluations
• Maintain OPEX assumptions, budgets, and cost models
• Evaluate, test, and implement innovative technologies incl. inspection and repair solutions
• Review technical proposals for component purchases and refurbishments
• Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

You are an experienced engineer with deep technical expertise in wind turbine Mechanical components including the Drivetrain and Yaw systems, combined with a passion for improving asset performance throughout the operational lifecycle.

We believe you will bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience within the wind energy industry, preferably covering multiple stages of the Mechanical lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, and operations
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical failure mechanisms, inspection, and repair methodologies
• Experience in leading technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses
• The ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influencing technical decisions
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

It will be an advantage if you also have:

• Offshore wind experience
• Experience developing or optimizing maintenance strategies for Drivetrains and Yaw systems
• The ability to adapt effectively to changing operational environments, procedures, and digital tools
• Familiarity with IEC standards relevant to Drivetrain, Yaw systems, and other mechanical systems
• Experience working with OEMs, service providers, certification bodies, and other technical stakeholders