Trainee, Powertrain NVH

 

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Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Aerodynamic & Mechanical > NVH & Verification
In Vestas Power Solutions more than 3000 dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues work globally to ensure we optimise the product P&L to deliver the right product, for the right market, at the right time, and at the right cost. Our three main Technology Centres are located in Denmark, Portugal and India. Based on the needs of our customers we design, develop and deliver turbine, plant and hybrid power solutions. In Power Solutions we cover the full lifetime of our products, from the early exploring and incubation of new technologies to the handling of CIM cases on our installed fleet. We work closely with our colleagues across Vestas to deliver customer value. The Power Solutions Porto and Chennai build and add capacity and capability to the global engineering organization. Working together with the other Power Solutions in Denmark, Germany and UK, Chennai and Porto Engineering Centres focus on the research and development and engineering support spanning all of Vestas' product portfolio. With a broad engineering capability spanning all engineering disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, controls, software, and data analytics, these centres strengthen the global R&D setup, within a creative and engaging environment. With the right competencies and tools and through lean and efficient processes, we create design solutions for all of Vestas’ product portfolio, aiming to reduce complexity and deliver efficiency improvements. 

 

Responsibilities
We have an immediate opening for a Trainee – Powertrain NVH position in the Powertrain Department in Porto, Portugal focusing on the analysis of Powertrain System dynamics and loads utilizing numerical methods like multi-body simulations, finite elements and alike. Activities will involve conducting parameter studies in the NVH area related to the improvement of engineering models, under guidance of a cross-functional engineering team, responsible for the delivery of work packages and technical solutions to the entire Powertrain system area.

In this role, you will:

• Gain experience in different aspects of the responsibilities assigned as part of the traineeship
• Learn the required skills for future jobs by doing different real work assignments
• Gain wider knowledge and real-time experience on the job

Main activities will include:

• Define and specify the analysis under the guidance of the NVH team
• Build the models and complete the analysis according to the specifications
• Post-process and evaluate the analysis data with regard to the intended information
• Summarize the findings in a report and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with the NVH team to identify issues and use data to propose solutions for effective decision-making

 

Qualifications

• Student in final year(s) of a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• Familiar with drive technology of rotating machinery (gears, bearings, etc.) from wind turbines, aerospace or heavy industries
• Building knowledge in simulation and analysis of machine dynamics and mechanical systems
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work in a collaborative and exciting environment

 

Competencies

• Your analytical skills in combination with your technical understanding enable you to focus your activities on finding the optimum technical solution within the given boundaries
• Thanks to your proactive and motivated personality, you achieve your results by defining and organizing the workload strategically and making sure that necessary conclusions can be taken
• With your structured and organized way of working, you plan and prioritize the tasks while at the same time keeping focus on the overall targets
• Your organizational and communicative skills allow you to achieve your results through international and multi-disciplinary teams that involve colleagues from various parts of Vestas as well as supply partners globally

 

What We Offer
We offer you an exciting position with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring and international work environment at the world's leading manufacturer of wind turbines. 

 

Additional Information
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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