Engineer II
Houston, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Engineer II
Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.
With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.
Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.
Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.
Ready to be an important part of our Global Engineering Team?
The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering role responsible for performing technical tasks, solving moderately complex problems, and supporting project execution in line with organizational objectives. This position works under limited supervision, applying engineering principles to design, develop, analyze, and maintain systems, components, or processes. The Engineer II collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors junior engineers, and is critical in ensuring project success.
Are You Looking to:
- Provide first- and second-level support for troubleshooting, fault analysis, and error investigations in coordination with Head Quarters Engineering?
- Serve as a liaison with the Global Engineering team for all engineering-related matters?
- Perform remote fault analysis and error investigations?
- Lead and support technical root cause analysis for component failures?
- Stay current with industry advancements by attending relevant workshops and training sessions?
- Assist in planning and executing engineering projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards?
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, propose effective solutions, and implement corrective actions as needed?
- Prepare and maintain technical reports, specifications, drawings, and other documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements?
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to ensure seamless project execution?
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, or systems and contribute to the implementation of efficiency-enhancing initiatives?
- Support the supply chain team by identifying qualified vendors for turbine components in the U.S.
- Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans to achieve internal cost-reduction targets.
- Assist with SCADA-related tasks in collaboration with Head Qaurter Engineering.
- Prepare repair reports to ensure processes, materials, and quality standards align with Deutsche Windtechnik’s guidelines.
- Analyze fleet performance data to optimize turbine performance and increase the mean time between failures.
- Develop, maintain, and update repair work instructions for use at U.S. sites.
- Ensure all engineering work adheres to applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians to enhance team capability and knowledge.
- Develop, analyze, and optimize systems, components, or processes using engineering principles, software tools, and industry standards.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
- 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in the applicable industry.
- Able to quickly adapt to different technical situations by using technical documentation, schematics or self-gathered information due to investigation and system reviews
- Strong knowledge of system design
- Ability to understand complex electrical systems and functions by reading circuit diagrams and/or schematics
- Valid driving license
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with field technicians or engineering colleagues
- Experience handling customer communication
- Able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
- We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.
- 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
- Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Personalized and Ongoing Training.
DWT CULTURE:
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.
Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one
wind turbine at a time.
How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.
We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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