Job Description

Do you want to shape the future for green energy?  Do what to be a part of building Vestas new Design Centre?  Are you interested in developing top-notch software responsible for controlling and operating new wind turbine solutions? Then you might be the right candidate for the position as Software Engineer.
Control Software is as a part of Vestas Power Solutions and we are responsible for delivering application, framework and safety software solutions to all Vestas turbines. As Software Engineer you will be a part this department and a key part of its success.
 
Position
Software Engineer (Professional)
 
Organization
Power Solutions, Design Centre Porto, Control Engineering
 
Description of EVP area/Sub area and Department
Vestas Power Solutions is the cornerstone of Vestas. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvement we develop the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. To put it short: Vestas Power Solutions develops the wind power systems of the future.
 
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate has a passion for software. You have great Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills at both a technical and non-technical level. You have excellent problem solving skills and possess the ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple tasks.
You are a resilient team player who is goal-orientated and demonstrates a high level of commitment with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You are customer-orientated, whether responding to support queries or developing new functionalities

Moreover, it is essential that you have strong analytical skills and are detail oriented, enabling you to deliver results. You are a Team player, able to successfully prioritize multiple tasks and timelines, to accurately meet deadlines.

You are culturally open-minded, a good communicator and able to establish relationships across geographical boundaries and cultures. You have excellent Written and Verbal skills with people at all levels across the organization in English.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
As Software Engineer, you will
·        Be engaged in the early stage feasibility studies of new products working together with other engineering disciplines like converter, electrical, hardware etc.
·        Be responsible for defining the software requirements and functional operational of the turbine
·        Implement and review software
·        Engage in root cause session to identify potential turbine performance issues
·        Be a strong contributor in the continuously improvement of our possess and tools

 

Qualifications
You have:
·        MSc in Software/ Computer-science/ Electrical Engineering from an accredited University
·        +3 years of working experience working with software development
·        Experience with C/C++
·        OO & State based software design
·        Experience in the real time embedded systems machine control domain
·        Experience with GIT,  Jira, Stash is an advantage
·        Experience with SCRUM and Agile Development is an advantage
·        Knowledge of dynamical mechanical systems
·        Hands-on experience with product or technology development
 
Competencies
To be successful in the position we expect that:
You are pro-active, result oriented and have a strong sense of responsibility
You are able to meet your deadlines with the right quality
You have a creative approach to new challenges
You succeed as part of a team and it comes naturally to you to collaborate and share knowledge
You have good communication skills and are fluent in English (speaking and writing)
Last, but not least, you must be able to work within an international team
 
What we offer
We offer an opportunity to be part of a world-class team in an exciting business with a very comprehensive product range. The working environment in Control Engineering is informal but with clear direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with very competent colleagues in an inspiring work environment. You will be offered an attractive compensation package based on your qualifications and the demands of this position.
 
You will be part of an international organization with opportunities to grow and develop in the job - professionally and personally.
 
Additional information
Work location will be at the Vestas Power Solutions newly established hub in Porto, Portugal.
About 25 days of travel per year must be expected and probably more the first year.
Please send your application as soon as possible as we will close the position as soon as we find the right candidate.