Development Engineer on Wind Turbine Structures Inspection, Visualization and Code Development - DTU Wind

We are looking for a research engineer who drives the technical development of key knowledge, methods, and tools focusing on wind turbine inspection, visualization, and code development around the AQUADA technology developed at DTU Wind. Contributing to project ideas, scientific papers and education will also be a part of the job. 

The job
You will join our section of Structural Virtual Testing and Digitalization, where you can have an important role in developing applied research and technologies to reduce the time required for and increase the value of physical testing of wind turbine structural components using high-performance virtual testing and cutting-edge digital technologies. The section is part of the division of Wind Energy Materials and Components in the DTU Wind department.

Our expectations of you

• MSc or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Good technical experience in at least one of the technologies relevant to wind turbine blades, such as damage inspection, SHM, and NDT, focusing on structural damage in composite blades and other components
• Good experience with using state-of-the-art SHM and/or NDT techniques, such as thermography, relevant to AQUADA technology
• Experienced with engineering coding in Python and/or MATLAB
• Technical knowledge of camera hardware, such as RGB and thermal cameras
• Hands-on knowledge of drones and their operation, A1/A3 license an advantage
• Experienced with data processing of blate testing results and subsequent analysis
• Experienced with writing technical reports and scientific papers
• A good analytical approach and the ability to work systematically and well-organized
• Experience with project work and delivering to set deadlines 
• Good at interpersonal communication and teamwork
• Good communication skills (written and oral) in English 
• Good communication skills (written and oral) in Danish are an advantage 
• Work as part of a team

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer work flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is a full-time permanent position. The place of work is Risø Campus in Roskilde.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 10July 2025 (23:59 Danish time).  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

Further information may be obtained from Xiao Chen (xiac@dtu.dk), Associate Professor, Head of Section, Structure Virtual Testing and Digitalization at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems

You can read more about DTU Wind and Energy Systems at www.vindenergi.dtu.dk/english

You can read more about Section of Structural Virtual Testing and Digitalization at https://wind.dtu.dk/research/research-divisions/materials-and-components/structural-virtual-testing-and-digitalization  

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems  is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.