Field Engineer – Vestas

Deutsche Windtechnik•Fowler, IN

12d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is seeking a Field Engineer to provide dedicated engineering support for the US entity, focusing on Siemens and Vestas Platforms. This role also involves providing general assistance to onsite repair teams and contributing to a successful operations strategy in collaboration with the global specialist team. The position may initially support the establishment of the local market with backing from the global team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related subject.
Proficient in identifying and resolving issues with electrical systems, including Converter Systems, Pitch Systems, and Control/Communication networks (IPv4 based, BUS Systems).
Minimum of 5 years of technical experience, with Siemens or Vestas Wind Turbines.
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 Driver’s 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.
Employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing upgrades/improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

Support troubleshooting, fault analysis, and technical investigations in collaboration with local and global resources for Siemens and Vestas Wind Turbines.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops relevant to the wind industry.
Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to achieve internal cost reduction goals.
Conduct repair reports to ensure repairs are performed with the appropriate process, materials, and quality standards upheld by DWT.
Analyze fleet performance data to increase mean time between errors, reduce downtime, and increase production.
Liaise with the global engineering group for engineering-related tasks.
Lead and support remote fault analysis and error investigation.
Develop, maintain, and update work instructions as required for repairs to be used on sites in the US.
Support supply chain as needed to find qualified vendors for turbine spare parts in the US.
Assist with SCADA-related issues in collaboration with HQ engineering.