Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wind Turbine Operations Technology

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wind Turbine Operations Technology

Vattenfall

Kolding, Denmark

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in WTG Engineering, Operations Technology, you will provide technical expertise and strategic support for Mechanical components including the Drivetrain and Yaw systems across Vattenfall's operational wind portfolio.

You will be a trusted technical partner, strengthening collaboration, knowledge sharing, and an inclusive working environment. Working closely with engineering, asset management, operations, and external suppliers, you will translate specialist expertise into coordinated solutions across the organization.

What you will do

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