Engineer/Asst. Lead Engineer - Blades

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Engineer/Assistant Lead Engineer - Blades to join our Lifecycle Engineering team for the APAC region. This role is a vital link between our regional and country teams, providing Tier 2 technical support and escalating complex issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wind turbine blades or a similar industry, with a knack for technical problem-solving, data analysis, and effective communication. You will be instrumental in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our blades by conducting technical reviews, performing on-site assessments, and supporting crucial field documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Serve as a Tier 2 technical expert for blade-related issues, collaborating with teams to solve problems and escalating to higher tiers when necessary.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct data collection and analysis for Technical Support requests. Translate and analyze data mining activities into clear overviews and reports.
• Documentation & Quality: Develop first-draft technical reports, problem summaries, and Customer Memorandums. Review and approve minor blade repair reports, providing feedback on any non-conformities.
• Problem-Solving: Contribute to Root Cause Analysis workshops and programs. Conduct preliminary assessments of blade damage to ensure safe operation.
• On-Site Assessment: Perform on-site assessments of blade damages and prepare internal and external reports as required by company standards.
• Dashboard Creation: Create advanced Excel and Power BI dashboards to visualize data for easy consumption by management teams.
• Compliance & Safety: Review routine and ad-hoc blade inspection reports and ensure full compliance with specified defect categorization criteria. Actively engage in HSE management and maintain a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, with Mechanical or Composite/Polymer qualifications being highly regarded.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting/technical support within the wind turbine blades industry or a similar environment.
• Proficiency in software such as Power Automate, Power BI, SAP, CATIA, CAD, and the advanced Microsoft Suite is highly valued.

Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Strong skills in data analytics, statistical analysis, and problem-solving, with the ability to perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Work Ethic: The ability to multitask, prioritize daily work under pressure, and work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Communication: Well-developed soft skills, a mature outlook, and the ability to effectively translate and communicate technical knowledge to both peers and field technicians.
• Collaboration: A highly collaborative and conscientious mindset, with the ability to build networks and a knowledge base to solve technical issues.