Nordex Group

Senior Engineer Pitch & Yaw (m/w/d)

Nordex Group  •  Hamburg, DE (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

In this role, you take global ownership of pitch bearings in wind turbines and ensure their technical performance across the full lifecycle. You operate at the interface of design, validation, and operation, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers. Your work directly contributes to the reliability and safety of key wind turbine components.

YOUR TASKS

  • You act as global component owner for pitch bearings, ensuring end-to-end technical oversight from design through operation
  • You define and maintain technical specifications for pitch bearings based on operational requirements and industry standards
  • You lead the design and development of rolling bearings in close collaboration with suppliers and internal engineering teams
  • You plan and execute validation activities, including laboratory testing, field validation, and certification documentation
  • You manage requirements and interfaces within the pitch system and the overall wind turbine context
  • You perform load assessments and review and optimize FEM calculations for pitch bearings
  • You contribute to DFMEA processes and drive continuous improvement activities in the field of pitch bearings

YOUR PROFILE

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • More than 8 years of experience in the wind industry as a Pitch Bearing Engineer or similar role
  • Strong expertise in rolling bearings and tribology, ideally in wind energy applications
  • Solid knowledge of wind turbine loads, pitch systems, and lubrication concepts
  • Experience with DFMEA, validation processes, and relevant certification standards
  • Proficiency in FEM analysis and evaluation of structural calculations
  • Professional level of English, both written and spoken, Spanish or German are a plus
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.

Nordex Group

About Nordex Group

The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years.

As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).

Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Hamburg, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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