Senior Electrical Engineer for rotating machines

About the Role

Location
China
Shanghai Shi
Shanghai
Company
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Organization
Wind Power
Business Unit
Technology
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day.

The Offshore Generator Department is at the forefront of the latest Direct Drive Generator technology, where we utilize our own developed outer rotor, permanent magnet generator. The main design team is based in Brande and is staffed with highly skilled engineers working with state-of-the-art design tools. Furthermore, we have a design team based in Bangalore, India.

For our Generator Technology department, we are looking for a motivated senior electrical engineer, with documented hands-on experience from Generator or large electrical motor design and manufacturing. 

Our team implements new product development projects with the responsibility of all aspects related to generator electrical design. As sourcing in China is a large part of our supply chain, part of your tasks are related to screening and developing new suppliers and sub-suppliers. You will be liaison between Generator department and our supply base in China, supporting on quality topics, changes in specifications and optimizations. 

The candidate will also support our onshore manufacturing in Nantong, with implementing optimized designs and supporting test assemblies.

How to contribute to our vision

Conduct technical evaluations and screenings of direct suppliers and sub-suppliers

Support the design teams in implementing engineering solutions at supplier sites

Collaborate across entire Generator Technology organization to drive component and system-level design and production improvements

Participate in selecting electrical components, materials, parts and semi-products for generator system design

Plan and execute test assemblies on part and sub-part level

Apply practical manufacturing expertise to optimize generator manufacturability and industrialization

Analyzes localization requirements and designs/adapts products and solutions to support regional supply chains and production needs

Act as technical interface for key suppliers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and technical requirements from SGRE

Build collaboration with suppliers and academia to enhance knowledge on generator system for optimized performance of wind turbines Onshore and Offshore

Coordinate supplier quality assurance activities with local supplier quality engineers

Report directly to the head of generator technology in Denmark


What you need to make a difference

At least B.SC or M.Sc. in electrical Engineering with min. 10 years of relevant work experience. Typically, within wind turbine industry, electrical machines, or power systems

Experience in manufacturing is an absolute must, and your technical flair must be visible

In case you have acquired your skills in alternative ways, your application is just as well appreciated.

Deep technical domain knowledge within turbine electrical drivetrain

Experience in test and validation of electrical components

Profound knowledge of electrical insulation systems and validation

Relevant manufacturing experience and workshop background

Familiarity with Measurement equipment for test and validation

Strong technical communication and presentation skills

Fluent English and Chinese skills both in oral and writing

Traveling should be expected.