Job Description Summary

The Technical Leader for Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware is responsible for the end-to-end architecture and component strategy of our turbine and farm-level control systems. In this role, you will lead the development of innovative products and solutions, execute business-critical New Product Introductions (NPI), drive cost-out initiatives, and advance technology to maximize Annual Energy Production (AEP) and ensure world-class fleet performance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

 

• Lead team through the entire lifecycle of change management, ensuring engineering rigor and technical compliance.
• Define and execute the roadmap for wind turbine sensors, controllers, I/O modules, and communication hardware, covering new technology development, design, and fulfillment.
• Support team execution of competitive cost-out programs and performance enhancements for core controls hardware, ensuring alignment with segment-wide engineering goals.
• Lead team work scheduling and capacity planning using tools such as CPI WATCH Tool and Pathfinder to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Support Barcelona lab activities as needed, providing technical guidance for the integration and validation of sensors and controls hardware.
• Partner with Systems, Product Development Engineering (PDE), and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution of technical strategy.

 

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline with a focus on Renewable Energy).
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the design of sensors, electronics, controls, or power systems.
• A proactive, results-oriented self-starter capable of delivering complex projects with minimal supervision.

 

Desired Characteristics

 

• Master of Science in Electrical, Controls, or Mechanical Engineering.
•  Deep technical knowledge of wind turbine electrical systems, including control hardware and software integration and power systems.
• Proven ability to navigate complex technical challenges with long-term strategic vision.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead across horizontal, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

 

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