Engineer I

Deutsche Windtechnik•Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services. Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018. Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market. Ready to be an important part of our Global Engineering Team? The role of Engineer I is tailored to offer dedicated engineering support for the US entity. The primary objective is to ensure a successful operational strategy in alignment with the global specialist team. Some initial support for local market development is expected, with guidance from the global team. This position is part of the Global Engineering Team, composed of wind turbine specialists for various platform types. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented engineering professional committed to optimizing wind turbine operations and supporting the growth of the local market in coordination with a globally connected team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, certified Industrial Electronics Technician, Mechatronics Technician, or similar.
At least 3 years wind technical experiences.
Able to quickly adapt to different technical situations by using technical documentation, schematics or self-gathered information due to investigation and system reviews
Strong knowledge of system design
Ability to understand complex electrical systems and functions by reading circuit diagrams and/or schematics
Valid driving license
Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with field technicians or engineering colleagues
Experience handling customer communication
Able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening

Responsibilities

Provide first- and second-level support for troubleshooting, fault analysis, and error investigations in coordination with Head Quarters Engineering
Serve as a liaison with the Global Engineering team for all engineering-related matters
Perform remote fault analysis and error investigations
Lead and support technical root cause analysis for component failures
Stay current with industry advancements by attending relevant workshops and training sessions
Support the supply chain team by identifying qualified vendors for turbine components in the U.S.
Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans to achieve internal cost-reduction targets.
Assist with SCADA-related tasks in collaboration with Head Qaurter Engineering.
Prepare repair reports to ensure processes, materials, and quality standards align with Deutsche Windtechnik’s guidelines.
Analyze fleet performance data to optimize turbine performance and increase the mean time between failures.
Develop, maintain, and update repair work instructions for use at U.S. sites.