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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Materials and Coatings Development

Vestas Research & Development (R&D) is where new product ideas or technologies are matured, developed, tested, and improved. To put it short, Vestas Research & Development is the cornerstone of Vestas. We are developing modern energy solutions. You will be part of the Standardization team within Research & Development, Innovation, Concepts, Capability & Excellence - Engineering Excellence - Standardization.

As part of this team, you will have an exciting career opportunity to learn and promote a culture of excellence in how we engineer across R&D and the rest of the Vestas organization. Delivering and improving engineering capabilities that enable Vestas to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable products, and services to our customers.

The standardization team is a global team primarily located in Denmark, India, and Portugal. Our department is responsible for leading, defining, and ensuring both short and long-term business performance targets are being met across platforms, modules, sub-modules, and value chains to ensure the highest degree of standardized and modularized products.

We are responsible for delivering business and capability offerings such as Standardization governance & Parts development, Materials and coatings development, Reference Designation Systems (RDS), and Material Traceability that optimize the value Vestas creates for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

This position will have exciting job opportunities, and you will join a skilled product scrum team where we will practice Agile and Scrum to develop digital engineering capabilities to deliver value creation and customer excitement.

• Implement and carry out the digitalization strategy roadmap along with digital engineering capabilities in your product team
• Begin and facilitate activities focused on material standardization while creating digital base materials and surface treatment catalogues to support the digital transformation
• Analyze the material test specimen data results for various materials and plot SN curve parameters for Fatigue life
• Develop specification documents for materials including heat treatments and surface protections from a global perspective
• Review the customer requirements set around materials and surface protections and guide the organization to make the right decision
• Support the design team in recommending the appropriate & preferred base materials, processes, and surface protections according to the design need
• Initiate programs to innovate processes and systems that enable sustainability analysis and promote our sustainability targets
• Consistently identify opportunities for materials standardization together with stakeholders from across the value chain to reduce cost and improve global availability
• Develop expert knowledge within the base & raw materials domain and build governance and guidelines to support Vestas within this field

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, with a focus in Mechanical or Material Engineering
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience from the wind industry or other engineering industries such as structural engineering, heavy engineering industry, aerospace, automotive, and energy sector
• 5+ years of experience working with base and raw materials and specifications and standards
• 5+ years of experience working with new product design & development and engineering application of materials and surface treatment. Experienced with materials testing methods and processes

Competencies

Need to Have:

• Good knowledge of global Industry material standards, specifications and engineering applications
• Experienced in heat treatment and various Surface protection methods and processes
• Experienced in general Mechanical Engineering in structural design engineering
• Good knowledge of Sustainability and product lifecycle and recycling management
• Should be organized, skilled in teamwork and have effective stakeholder engagement
• Good communication skills and fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with cross-functional global engineering groups
• Basic on Agile and Scrum ways of working

Nice to Have:

• Practical experience in advancing digitalization and developing engineering capabilities
• Basic skills in Design & PLM Tools and processes (e.g., Windchill, CAD Tools, and SAP)
• Exposure to plastics and composite materials

What We Offer

We provide a stimulating position with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in an inspiring, collaborative, and international workspace focused on renewable energy. We highly value initiative, accountability and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will be a part of a professional international office and organization. You will have challenging global career opportunities in a department that is continuously developing.

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely on professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, please remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation dates, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal details not relevant to the role, before submitting your CV/resume. Please keep your CV/resume focused on work and educational details, and the necessary information that we contact you (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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