Failure Analysis and Technical Support Engineer

R0001427 Failure Analysis and Technical Support Engineer (Open)

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Job Description Summary:In this role you will act as a technical authority supporting failure analysis, risk assessment, and lifecycle optimisation of mechanical components across Nadara’s wind turbine fleet.
The role has a fleet-wide focus working closely with the Mechanical Reliability team, internal stakeholders and external suppliers to define and manage major component overhaul strategies and processes.
Through data-driven analysis and risk-based methodologies, the role supports the optimisation of critical spare parts and major component stock levels, logistics, and supplier interfaces, enabling informed decisions that reduce operational risk, optimise lifecycle cost, and extend asset life across the fleet.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities and Authorities

A) Major Component Overhauls & Supplier Management

• Support the definition, management, and coordination of major component overhaul strategies based on failure analysis, RCA outcomes, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers, refurbishment vendors, Mechanical Reliability, and Stock Management to align technical requirements, overhaul scopes, logistics, and execution plans.
• Use failure data, condition trends, and RCA findings to continuously optimise overhaul scopes, repair routes, and decision criteria (repair vs refurbishment vs replacement).
• Contribute to the definition and management of framework agreements, technical specifications, and quality requirements for overhaul and refurbishment activities.
• Support warranty management processes by providing technical assessments, failure evidence, and documentation to substantiate claims with OEMs and suppliers.
• Support inbound and outbound quality processes, including technical acceptance criteria and compliance with defined standards.

B) Stock Strategy, Modelling & Procurement Support

• Develop and apply models to assess failure rates, condition trends, and criticality of key mechanical components.
• Support stock optimization strategies for major components and spare parts based on risk, condition, and fleet needs.
• Provide technical input to procurement processes, including specifications, evaluation of technical offers, and supplier alignment.
• Support the development of processes related to stock management, spare-parts strategies, and lifecycle planning.

C) Technical Standards, ECRs, Processes & Documentation

• Support and contribute to Engineering Change Request (ECR) processes, ensuring technical changes are properly assessed, documented, and aligned with fleet-wide reliability, risk, and lifecycle objectives.
• Assess and support the implementation of upgrades and retrofits, including technical feasibility and cost-benefit analysis, in collaboration with the Mechanical Reliability team.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for mechanical components, overhaul activities and repairs across the fleet.
• Create and continuously improve processes, templates, and tools, including:Risk assessment methodologies and templates
• Technical documentation and reporting standards
• Best-practice procedures for maintenance, overhauls, and lifecycle decisions
• Ensure consistency and traceability of technical decisions through structured documentation and standardised processes.
• Support warranty management activities by ensuring technical standards, evidence, and documentation are available to substantiate claims and support supplier discussions.

D) Budget & Performance

• Support preparation and management of the Mechanical Reliability activity budget.
• Propose cost‑effective actions to meet reliability goals.
• Monitor KPIs to evidence program effectiveness.

Technical and cross Competences (Optional)

•  Wind Turbine Subsystems knowledge: Drivetrain (main bearing, gearbox, generators)
• Supplier & Stakeholder Interface: Ability to collaborate with OEMs, ISPs, refurbishment vendors, procurement, asset and stock management teams.
• RCA & Reliability: RCA methods, FMEA/FMECA; reliability/risk assessments; estimation of failure progression/timelines; RAMS assessment.
• Project & Process: Ability to structure work; creation and maintenance of best practices, procedures, and tools.
• Data & Modelling: Analysis of failure rates, condition trends, and criticality to support stock and lifecycle strategies.
• Experience with safety aspects across the business.

Education and Qualifications

• Degree: BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• Experience: Demonstrable experience in the wind energy industry (5 years) focused on maintenance/reliability of mechanical systems within wind turbines.

Desirable: 

• Experience with RCA and reliability tools
• Exposure to stock optimization or procurement support
• Experience with CMMS and SCADA Systems
• Exposure to project management tools and methodologies.

Languages:

English (required).

Additional languages (French/Spanish/Portuguese/Italian)

Location:

Lisbon

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Subtype:

Regular