Specialist - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects

Are you passionate about electromagnetic environmental effects and hands‑on engineering challenges? Join a highly skilled, collaborative team where you will play a key role in delivering robust, compliant, and high‑quality wind turbine designs that support the transition to sustainable energy.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Product Noise & Electromagnetic Effects 

Vestas R&D is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Product Noise & Electromagnetic Effects, part of Onshore Solutions, defines strategies, requirements, technologies, and concepts ensuring compliant and robust noise and electromagnetic environmental performance of Vestas products.

We are strengthening the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) team and are looking for a Specialist to drive the design, simulation, verification, and certification of E3 solutions across our turbine platforms. The role focuses on hands on engineering and technical coordination at project and system level, working closely with specialists and other engineering disciplines.

The team covers the following areas:

• EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
• Lightning protection
• Stray current
• Low voltage protection
• Earthing and grounding
• Electromagnetic simulations

The team supports robust, compliant, and well documented E3 design of Vestas products, contributing to both new turbine development and the maintenance of existing platforms.

Responsibilities

As a Specialist in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a subject matter expert within one or more E3 disciplines, such as EMC, lightning protection, earthing and grounding
• Lead E3‑related product and technology initiatives, providing in‑depth technical analysis and design guidance
• Define, maintain, and improve E3 requirements and verification procedures at product, system, and component level
• Prepare, analyse, and conclude on product level testing (laboratory and in situ)
• Support certification activities, including interpretation of standards and preparation of compliance documentation
• Lead root cause analysis on E3 related issues arising during development, validation, or field operation
• Drive continuous improvement of guidelines, methods, and technical documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience working within one or more E3 disciplines
• Proven experience across E3 simulation, design, testing, and verification activities
• Good understanding of relevant international standards and certification processes
• Experience from the wind industry or exposure to complex electrical systems is considered an advantage

 Competencies

• Structured and methodical working style with a system level mindset
• Good attention to detail while understanding overall product implications
• Proactive and self-driven with a sense of technical responsibility
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines in a global, cross functional organization
• Ability to take technical ownership within project scope and contribute to technical decision making
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

What we offer

You will join a highly skilled and committed technical environment, where you can deepen your E3 expertise and have a direct impact on the robustness, compliance, and reliability of future Vestas’ turbine platforms. You will work closely with experienced specialists across disciplines and contribute to high impact engineering decisions in a global organization that is a leader in sustainable energy solutions, offering strong opportunities for professional growth and technical development.

Additional information

Primary work location: Aarhus, Denmark

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 5th June 2026.

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DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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