AdresseThe Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 2.9 billion euros.
Who we are ...
Our primary focuses at Fraunhofer IWES are on wind energy and hydrogen technologies. Our institute is home to more than 300 scientists and employees as well as around 150 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at seven sites. We secure investments in technological developments through validation, shorten innovation cycles, accelerate certification procedures, and increase planning accuracy by means of innovative measurement methods.
This team is looking for you ...
You will be part of the group »Technical Reliability« at our site in Hannover. The aim of the group is to improve the reliability of wind turbines and optimize both operation and maintenance. This involves analyzing operation and maintenance data from more than 10,000 wind turbines, with a consistent focus on the function of the overall system. At present, the team consists of six research associates. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us.
What you will do
These duties awaiting you ...
You will prepare and analyze field data from wind turbine operation and maintenance. You will also model operating and failure behavior of wind turbine components so that faults can be identified early on. Additionally, your duties will include conducting root cause analyses on individual components and on the entire system. You will develop methods for new data products and visualize them. You will also be responsible for communication, data sharing with external parties and data management. We would be happy to see you bring your own ideas to the table and develop them.
A diverse working day is guaranteed!
You will be introduced to project management by becoming involved in a range of projects. Over time, you will also take the lead on specific work packages and/or projects. You will prepare applications for publicly funded research projects and look after new industrial contracts. But do not worry, you will be introduced to these processes gradually and with the support of the team. You will also be responsible for documenting your own work, writing project reports and working on publications.
What you bring to the table
What is your specialist background?
You have completed your diploma or master’s degree in the field of Data Science, Engineering (ideally with a focus on Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or a similar discipline? Do you understand the technology behind wind turbines? Are you already familiar with statistics and analyzing data sets? Fantastic! Maybe you also have experience in condition monitoring, or even reliability modeling or operation and maintenance simulation? Great, please do read on!
Your profile is complemented by ...
Do you know how to use MATLAB, Python or another programming language? Experience of machine learning would be ideal, but do not worry if your skills do not cover all of these areas. We can help you start your career or, if you are more experienced, give you room to develop. At IWES, we operate at an international level and work on both national and international projects, which means that we communicate in both German and English. It is important that you can speak at least one of these languages fluently.
What you can expect
How would you like to develop?
We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. It is also possible to be responsible for your own doctorate here. We offer you our full support! Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively!
What we can offer you ...
Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app.
We set store by diversity and equality!
Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this for yourself!
Eager to learn more?
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website: https://s.fhg.de/5ei
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any further questions, please contact:
Ms. Michelle Pfitzner
People & Development
The entire team is on hand to assist you further.
E-mail: personal@iwes.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230
Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications.
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems
Requisition Number: 61661 Application Deadline: 01/27/2023
