Drive Train Noise & Vibration Engineer

Your Tasks

• Develop and maintain detailed Alaska/Simpack drivetrain models of wind turbine drivetrains, including gearboxes, shafts, bearings, couplings, and generators.
• Create flexible bodies using super‑element methods from ANSYS / HyperMesh FE models.
• Perform 1-D torsional vibration and dynamic load analyses under various operating conditions (normal operation, transient events, grid faults, etc.).
• Prepare campbell plots, identify critical speeds, resonance risks, and fatigue-related issues, and propose design improvements to enhance system reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and model noise emissions from wind turbines using advanced simulation tools and measurement techniques.
• Develop and implement design modifications to reduce aerodynamic and mechanical noise and tonalities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including aerodynamics, structural engineering, and control systems to integrate noise reduction strategies.
• Support field measurements and validation tests to assess acoustic performance.
• Stay up to date with international noise regulations and standards relevant to wind energy.
• Support certification processes and liaise with external stakeholders regarding acoustic compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and documentation for internal and external use

Your Profile

• Bacheler's/Master 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable degree
• 5+ years in position related to NVH topics
• Proven experience in Torsional vibration analysis and multi-body simulation of rotating machinery.
• Proficiency in Simpack; experience with additional tools (e.g., ALASKA, SimulationX) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of wind turbine drivetrain components (gearboxes, couplings, bearings, generators).
• Knowledge of vibration theory, modal analysis, and fatigue assessment.
• Relevant experience in Wind Industry is an advantage.

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