Early Stage Researcher on Blade Structures

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join us in creating a better future for our planet.We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization. For our Blade Structural Design Department, we are looking for a highly skilled Early Stage Researcher. The Blade Structural Design Department works on cutting edge technology in an international environment. The engineer will work on modelling and validating damage models within the framework of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network ‘DyVirt’ (Dyvirt-etn.com).The job will expose the researcher to a wide range of tasks allowing personal and technical growth and achieving a deep understanding of wind turbine blade structures. The Blade Structural Design Department is responsible for the design of new offshore blades, material qualification, developing new technologies and handling warranty cases.

How to contribute to our vision

As an Early Stage Researcher (ESR), you will develop state-of-the art research in the field of composite damage modelling. During the 2-year project, you will be part of the DyVirt training network participating sharing knowledge with 13 other ESR, participating in training and networking events as well as summer schools. As part of your work you will:

• Develop new micro/macro scale models of the evolution of composite damage in turbine blades
• Develop V&V methods for validating the damage models using coupon and substructure testing
• Validate structural health monitoring, diagnostic and prognostic systems based on data from wind turbine blades
• Proactively maintain interfaces with other young researchers within the program and Siemens Gamesa
• Proactively maintain interfaces in both Loads and Control and the Blade module

What you need to make a difference

Passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for

• A Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and a solid understanding of the field of composites and damage modelling.
• A candidate that satisfies the mobility requirements of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie framework, i.e. not have lived in the country of the host organization for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
• An early stage researcher within the first 4 years of your research career.

Excellent English skills both orally and in writing are a must in the international team, and it is of highest importance that you are able to communicate your results in a clear and convincing manner. Furthermore, you have a structured approach to your work, can handle multiple assignments simultaneously without losing overview and you are driving your work independently.

In return of your commitment we offer you…

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

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Other information

In the selection process both cover letter and resume will be evaluated.

If you have specific questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager Lars Oliver Bernhammer via phone +45 23 33 54 51

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please send the recruiting team an email via [email protected]. Please mention the Job ID in the email.

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is a global organisation and it recognizes that its employees represent a large variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs and languages. This wealth of diversity is what makes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy more innovative, creative, sensitive and committed to society. Our diversity is what makes us who we are, and we are immensely proud of that.

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We seek to promote respect for the law, equality and inclusion for our employees in order to ensure that there is no discrimination by reason of race, gender, marital status, ideology, political opinions, nationality, religion or any other personal, physical or social condition.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy offers a truly flexible and inspiring place to work, with a global presence and a commitment to providing a working environment in which every employee can develop their potential and maximize their contribution.

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