Project and Sales Engineer* for Wind Measuring Projects
Who we are ... This team is looking for you...
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 over 100 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at nine 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.
You will join our »Wind Measurement Campaign Operations« group at our site in Bremerhaven. Our common goal is the realization of innovative methods and procedures for wind measurement in research and industry projects. When doing so, we focus on transferring innovation into practical application both offshore and onshore – our Fraunhofer IWES wind lidar buoy is a prime example of this. Working in close cooperation with industrial partners, we adapt measuring concepts and their implementation to suit future requirements. At present, the team consists of eight research associates and several students. 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 await you...
You will be involved in a range of different industry and research projects in the field of onshore/offshore wind measurement. You will take over the management of (inter)national wind measuring projects. This also includes planning offshore deployments, primarily for our wind lidar buoy. When doing so, you will always keep a close eye on possible weather windows and ensure the customers’ requirements are met. You will compile the necessary documentation and coordinate the content with the clients. You will take care of the communication with internal and external service providers and ensure that suitable vessels are available. When doing so, you will guarantee compliance with occupational health and safety standards as well as customs regulations. In addition, you will take care of the necessary documentation and reporting.
No two days at work are ever the same!
Furthermore, you will help to win new industrial contracts for IWES. You will compile the sales documents for the offers, the calculations, and the technical documents to suit the clients’ requirements. You will also be responsible for the communication with potential clients and the contract negotiations. In addition, you will get actively involved by continuously optimizing internal processes, for example with regard to occupational health and safety regulations, quality, costs, and output. Furthermore, you will cooperate and communicate closely with the scientific and technical staff of the institute’s other groups in order to take all aspects into consideration in your work.
What you bring to the table
What is your specialist background?
You should have completed your diploma, master’s degree in the field of natural sciences or engineering. Or perhaps you have completed a bachelor’s degree in the same field and already have some professional experience? Do you boast great project management skills? Are you also aware of the usual challenges thanks to your experience in the wind industry? Great! Perhaps you have even been involved in or managed offshore projects in the past. We would be delighted if you could apply your expertise here!
Your profile is complemented by...
Do you already have some experience in project acquisition and know what to pay attention to in contract negotiations? Do you know your way around Microsoft SharePoint? It would be great if you also already have some experience in occupational health and safety, but do not worry if you do not have all those skills just yet – you can continue your professional and personal development here. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level – a good command of German and English will make your day-to-day work easier.
What you can expect
How would you like to develop? We set store by diversity and equality! Eager to learn more?
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. For sustainable mobility, you can also benefit from the Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket.
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!
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: Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
Ms. Michelle Pfitzner
People and Development
The entire team is on hand to assist you further.
E-mail: personal@iwes.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230
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: 74632 Application Deadline:
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