Shape the future of wind energy through advanced control technology.
Join Vestas' Control Technologies team and develop innovative control solutions that optimize turbine performance, maximize energy production, and drive the next generation of renewable energy systems.
Work alongside leading engineers in an international environment and make a tangible impact on sustainable energy.
Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > LaC Control Technologies
Loads & Control is part of Vestas Research & Development and plays a critical role in delivering design loads, advanced control solutions, and commercial performance deliverables, including power curves and noise assessments, across Vestas products. The department supports the entire product lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility studies and technology development to product implementation, validation, and lifecycle support.
Within Loads & Control, the Control Technologies team is responsible for developing and maintaining the advanced control functionality that determines how wind turbines operate under varying wind conditions, optimize power production, balance component loads, and ensure safe and reliable turbine operation.
Our team consists of highly skilled engineers located across Denmark and Portugal, working closely with specialists in loads, software development, systems engineering, and product development to shape the future of wind turbine technology.
As a Control Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced control technologies that improve wind turbine performance, reliability, and energy production. Depending on your level of experience, you will take ownership of specific technology development activities while collaborating with experts across the organization.
We are open to candidates with varying levels of industry experience, provided they possess a strong foundation in Control Engineering
We believe the right candidate:
Join a highly specialized team at the forefront of wind turbine control technology and contribute directly to solutions that improve turbine performance, energy production, and product competitiveness. You will work alongside experienced specialists in an international environment, gaining exposure to cutting-edge engineering challenges while developing your technical expertise and career within one of the world's leading renewable energy companies.
At Vestas, you will help shape the future of sustainable energy while working with talented colleagues committed to accelerating the global transition toward a more sustainable world.
Primary work location: Aarhus (Denmark) or Porto (Portugal).
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 9th Oct 2026.
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Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +189 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and +132 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 30,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
