Principal Engineer - Generator Mechanical

About the role

As Principal Engineer for Generator Mechanical, you are responsible for the overall technical underwriting and acceptance of design, development and implementation of generators in wind turbines. You will support Senior Principal Engineers and Chief Engineers in setting and executing a strategy for design processes, field issue resolution and design tools, and will mentor and develop engineering talent. This is a leadership position based in Barcelona.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to design teams on generator design across the full project lifecycle, from concept to launch and fleet operations.
• Own the technical underwriting of generator mechanical designs and influence the rigor of design acceptance, DFMEA, root cause analysis and design methods.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and practices, and help design teams stay compliant with industry standards, safety regulations and customer requirements.
• Support and sometimes execute the design of generator mechanical aspects, and provide technical advice to customers, suppliers and regulators.
• Take part in industry regulation, intellectual property and standards committees, and perform risk assessments and help build mitigation strategies.
• Advise Senior Principal Engineers, Chief Engineer and Functional Managers on technology needs, and coach and mentor engineers and controlled title holders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 8 years of experience applying mechanical engineering to electromechanical products.
• Prior technical leadership experience guiding teams through design to deliver safe, high-quality products.
• Strong expertise in generators or similar rotating equipment, with proven ability to design and own engineering outcomes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and remote teams through design and root cause assessments.

Required skills

• Preferred: FMEA, reliability engineering, RCA 8D process and knowledge of wind turbine industry standards.
• Preferred: project management experience and strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Preferred: coaching and mentoring experience.

What we offer

• Relocation assistance provided.