Operational Support Structural Engineer

A Snapshot of Your Day
You will ensure business continuity within the Operations Support team, part of the Nacelles Product Data Management organization. The role provides dedicated structural engineering support for in‑service wind turbine operations, ensuring product integrity and operational reliability. Your work will focus on resolving field issues, improving support processes, maintaining technical documentation and data integrity, and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to implement robust engineering solutions.
How Youll Make An Impact
Operational Support & Process Improvement (70%)

• Analyze and resolve structural non‑conformities and field issues related to wind turbine nacelles.
• Perform root‑cause analysis for structural component failures or performance deviations.
• Provide timely technical dispositions to support manufacturing, installation, and service teams.
• Conduct structural calculations and simulations to validate repair solutions and minor design changes.
• Support continuous improvement of operational support processes and workflows to increase efficiency.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration & Quality Assurance (20%)

• Collaborate with design, quality, manufacturing, and service teams to implement effective structural solutions.
  
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations through structured reports and presentations.
  

Technical Documentation & Data Management (10%)

• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation for structural solutions and repair methodologies.
• Ensure system data integrity and proper documentation within product data management tools.
  

What You Bring

• Strong background in structural engineering with proven analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently on difficult (but not overly complex) technical challenges with general supervision.
• Cooperative, solution‑oriented mindset and strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience in an operational support or in‑service engineering environment is preferred
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically, 8–10 years of professional experience in structural analysis or engineering, preferably in operational or product support roles.
• Ansys Mechanical / Workbench
• Structural analysis and simulation
• Python, MATLAB, or other coding tools (added advantage)
  

Who is Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.
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