Senior Lead - Product Engineering (m/w/d)
KK Wind Solutions
Company Overview
KK Wind Solutions, part of KK Group under A.P. Moller Holding
Ikast, Denmark
1978
Approximately 2,400 employees globally (source: rocketreach.co). Reported revenue of $246.6 million, not specified for 2023 or later (source: rocketreach.co).
What They Do
KK Wind Solutions focuses on electrical systems for wind turbines and expands their technology into Power-to-X (PtX), energy storage, power conversion, and electrification. With over 40 years of experience in electro-mechanical solutions for renewable energy, they offer advanced control systems, including hardware such as WTC3, WTC5, WTC6, and MC60 string controller, as well as customized control panels and software for integration and retrofitting (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Their products also include sensors such as anemometers and accelerometers, as well as monitoring systems like SCADA and Turbine Condition Monitoring (TCM®), enhanced through the acquisition of Gram & Juhl in 2020 (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Target markets include wind turbine manufacturers, the aftermarket for existing fleets, and new PtX/electrification, with customers including leading global manufacturers relying on solutions in harsh offshore environments (source: kkwindsolutions.com).
Projects & References
One of the most notable projects that KK Wind Solutions has completed is the equipping of the world's first offshore wind farm at Vindeby, Denmark, in 1991, where they provided control and monitoring systems for 11 Bonus 450kW turbines (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Additionally, they implemented early installations such as the 50kW Windmatic in 1983 and Riisager 22kW in 1978, as well as widespread WTC3 implementations after 2002 as a key product (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Their current expansions include consolidated production in Hammel, Chennai, and Tianjin, as well as the integration of Nissens in 2024 to enhance cooling systems and power conversion (source: kkwindsolutions.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, KK Wind Solutions acquired Vestas’ Converters & Control business in 2023, which has provided them with production in Hammel (600+ employees), Chennai, and Tianjin (source: kkwindsolutions.com). They also acquired Nissens Cooling Solutions in 2024 to strengthen their cooling systems and power conversion for wind (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Furthermore, they have validated their climate goals through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2024/2025, aiming to reduce direct operational emissions by 63% and 38% in the supply chain by 2035 (source: kkwindsolutions.com).
Working There
KK Wind Solutions offers roles in R&D, engineering, production, testing, logistics, sales, service, field operations, software development, and support. Their departments include Global Service, production, and specialized teams in control software, sensors, energy storage, and PtX (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Hiring takes place at global locations, including the headquarters in Ikast, Denmark, as well as in Szczecin (PL), Bangalore/Chennai (IN), Tianjin (CN), Madrid (ES), Shanghai (CN), and Kansas (US) (source: windlogisticsgroup.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration with OEMs, and data-driven efficiency, with the principles "Drive Longer, Drive Better, Drive Always" in service (source: kkwindsolutions.com).
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Job Description
Nissens Cooling Solutions, part of A.P. Møller Group and KK Group, is a Danish leader in cooling technologies with more than 100 years of innovation. Our products play a key role in wind energy, transportation, and defense, and we're now expanding our Czech engineering team.
We're looking for an experienced Product Engineer to lead new product development and take ownership as Product Owner. You'll drive technical solutions from concept to serial production, work closely with global teams and customers, and help shape the future of sustainable energy.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of new products and take responsibility for their technical solutions
- Collaborate across functions - design, production, sourcing, testing, and customer engineering teams
- Ensure robust technical solution, cost competitiveness, and standardization
- Provide post-launch technical support and improvement initiatives
Our Requirements
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proven experience in technical product development (e.g. DFMEA, risk analysis) (at least 5 years)
- Experience with railway vehicle regulations
- Strong sense of technical ownership and accountability
- Fluent English and confidence in international collaboration
- Experience with cooling systems is an advantage
Career Stream
Individual Contributor / Specialist
Position location
Europe, Czech Rep., Olomouc
Candidate criteria
Languages
- English (2- Business fluent)
- Czech (4- Mother tongue)
Requester
Hiring manager full name
Martin Matečka
Contact 1- Full Name
Jana Kaplanová
Contact 1- Phone number (0048 000 000 000)
+420735175952
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November 16, 2025
Full Time
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December 26, 2025
On-site
- Olomouc, Czech Republic
At least 5 years
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