Lightning Protection Engineer - Wind Turbines

Lightning Protection Engineer - Wind Turbines

Suzlon Energy

Rostock, Germany

Your responsibilities:

• You design lightning protection systems for blades, nacelles and towers
• You create concepts, specifications and electrical calculations
• You validate designs through simulation, testing and design reviews
• You perform risk analyses and compliance checks according to IEC 61400-24
• You support prototype commissioning and field tests, including troubleshooting
• You analyze failures and turn findings into better designs
• You prepare technical documentation and reports for certification bodies
• You collaborate with R&D and Supply Chain on vendor alternatives and cost optimization

Your profile:

• You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• You bring hands-on experience with lightning protection systems, ideally in wind energy or large technical structures
• You are familiar with IEC 61400-24 and know how to apply the standard in daily engineering work
• You have experience performing electrical calculations and technical risk assessments
• You work confidently with simulation tools such as COMSOL, Ansys or equivalent software
• You are used to taking designs from concept through validation and testing
• You are able to work independently in a structured and proactive manner, taking ownership of tasks and finding solutions