Summary
About this role
In this role, you contribute to the reliability and performance of wind turbine pitch and yaw systems. You work closely with engineering, quality, and suppliers to analyze bearing behavior and support robust mechanical design. The position is part of an international engineering environment with a strong focus on safety and technical accuracy.
YOUR TASKS
• Monitor and analyze the operational performance of pitch and yaw bearings in wind turbine applications
• Investigate reliability metrics and field data to identify risks and improvement potential in bearing systems
• Perform and develop root cause analyses for pitch and yaw bearing failures and deviations
• Support the mechanical design of pitch and yaw bearings, including DFMEA, technical specifications, and validations
• Contribute to supplier qualification and technical assessments for pitch and yaw bearing manufacturers
• Collaborate with quality, design, and service teams to ensure stable bearing performance across the product lifecycle
YOUR PROFILE
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering discipline, or equivalent
• At least five years of professional experience in the wind turbine industry with a focus on pitch and yaw bearings
• Solid understanding of bearing design, reliability engineering, and mechanical analysis methods
• Knowledge of quality assurance and problem-solving methodologies is an advantage
• Experience working in international, cross-functional engineering teams with clear communication skills
• Fluent English required, with German and/or Spanish skills considered a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally and able to manage technical topics in parallel with an analytical approach
YOUR BENEFITS
Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.
#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
#Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
#OneCompany: Stronger together – with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.
*Some offers may vary by location
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.
In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.
Other facts
About Nordex Group
The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years.
As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).
Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.
What you'll do
- The role involves monitoring and analyzing the performance of pitch and yaw bearings in wind turbines, as well as investigating reliability metrics to identify risks. Additionally, the engineer will support mechanical design and collaborate with various teams to ensure stable performance throughout the product lifecycle.
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