Senior Pitch Bearing Engineer (m/f/d)

Senior Pitch Bearing Engineer (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID: 12708

LOCATION:

Hamburg, DE, 22419 Madrid, M, ES, 28001 Sarriguren, ES, 31621

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

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

Bachelors or Masters 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 – heres 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.