ENERCON, a technology leader in wind energy for 40 years and the first maker to introduce a gearless drive concept, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer (m/f/d) at Helse, Schleswig-Holstein. The offered salary is 74,956.80 euros, with remote work up to 95% at present, 30 vacation days and training at the ENERCON Academy.
About ENERCON
Heritage: 40 years as a technology leader in wind energy
Innovation: First turbine maker with a gearless drive concept, now used on all ENERCON turbines
Strengths: Rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology
Mission: Delivering wind energy projects around the world
Benefits & Career Opportunity
Pay: 74,956.80 euros depending on qualifications and suitability, plus company pension and disability insurance at special rates
Work Model: Remote work up to 95% currently, flexible hours and 30 vacation days
Growth: Internal and external development through the ENERCON Academy
Site: Parking, EV charging stations, a company cafeteria and Wirbelwind daycare at the Aurich site
Position Overview
As Senior Electrical Engineer, you plan, coordinate and organise international project teams and write status reports and decision papers. You help develop and implement new systems, methods and processes, work on concept and feasibility studies and in agile development teams, and take part early in preliminary and critical design and topology reviews. You qualify electrical systems and components, define and specify tests, test new components during development and write complete electrical engineering documentation.
Why This Role Matters: Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing parts of the energy transition, and this is a senior role with a published salary and unusually flexible remote working. You would work on the electrical core of turbines at a company known for its gearless drive technology.
Key Responsibilities
Projects & Reporting
- Plan, coordinate and organise international project teams
- Prepare status and results reports and decision papers
Development
- Develop and implement systems, methods and processes
- Work on concept and feasibility studies and in agile development teams
- Join preliminary and critical design and topology reviews early
Testing & Documentation
- Qualify electrical systems and components
- Define and specify tests for electrical systems, and test new components through development
- Write comprehensive electrical engineering documentation
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree with relevant professional experience
Skills
- Technical expertise in electrical systems, characteristics, ratings and certifications
- Knowledge of and interest in project management with a technical focus
- Analytical skills
- Knowledge of the CAE tool EPLAN/ProPanel is a plus
Personal & Language
- Able to communicate well, explain complex electrical topics and make well-reasoned decisions
- Good English
About ENERCON
ENERCON has been a technology leader in wind energy for 40 years. It was the first turbine manufacturer to introduce a gearless drive concept, still a defining feature of all its turbines, and is also a leader in rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology. It states that it welcomes people with disabilities and has an Inclusion Officer.
How to Apply: Apply through the ENERCON online portal, since paper applications are not accepted. For questions, contact Kathrin Schreiber at Kathrin.Schreiber@enercon.de or +49 4941 9187 1294. Inclusion questions go to inclusion@enercon.de.
Who Should Apply?
- Electrical Engineers: With certification knowledge
- Test Engineers: Wanting wind energy work
- Project Engineers: With international team experience
- EPLAN Users: Seeking a senior role
- Schleswig-Holstein Talent: Wanting remote work up to 95%
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