Wind Power Stress Engineer (m/w/d)

Founded in 1962, SOGECLAIR is a group of engineering companies specializing in high technologies. With an international presence, SOGECLAIR has extended its influence beyond national borders, reinforcing its ability to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING consolidates and develops engineering projects within the group, featuring a diversity of areas of expertise. As a company with a human dimension, SOGECLAIR and its teams of experts offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from research and development to service support.

As a designer of innovative, high value-added products and solutions, SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING brings its high-tech engineering skills to the cutting-edge aeronautical, space, energy, rail and naval sectors.

Our values:

- Trust and team spirit 💙

- Performance and innovation 💡

- Responsibility and commitment 🤝

- Fairness and ethics in business ⚖️

We are looking for a Stress engineer with experience in the energy sector. You will join the Stress team being involved in different projects and programs.

Your missions will be: 

• Perform structural and fatigue analyses of wind turbine components, including blades, towers, and nacelles, using finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
• Assess the impact of dynamic loads, such as wind, gravity, and operational stresses, on turbine structures to ensure safety and durability.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize component geometries and material selections for stress mitigation.
• Validate structural models through testing and correlation with empirical data.
• Ensure that designs comply with industry standards, including IEC 61400, and other relevant codes.
• Document analysis results and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analyses related to structural issues.
• Stay updated on advancements in materials science and structural analysis methodologies pertinent to wind energy applications.

Mandatory skills: 

• At least 3 years of experience in a sector and equivalent position
•  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.                           
• Spanish C1 Level and Minimum C1 level in English, French would be a plus     
• Extensive experience with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) and structural analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of materials behavior under cyclic loading and fatigue analysis.
• Familiarity with international standards and guidelines for wind turbine structural design.

Soft skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Leadership
• Team-work
• Time saving
• Proactivity

If you are ready to take on new challenges, we warmly invite you to send us your application. Your talent could well be the missing piece in our team!