Senior Application Engineer – Wind
Liebherr Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pune • India
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About the role
- Act as the primary technical interface for major OEM customers (Enercon, Nordex, GE Vernova, Vestas, SGRE).
- Manage and resolve customer inquiries related to design, quality, and delivery.
- Review, negotiate, and communicate engineering and QA specifications internally.
- Support project planning, prototype execution, and serial production readiness.
- Review and correct technical documents (drafts, calculations, assembly/maintenance instructions).
- Build business cases including cost, price, profitability, packaging, logistics, and warranty.
- Provide technical input to Sales Account Managers.
- Coordinate and participate in customer audits, first article inspections, and technical visits.
- Maintain PPAP/APQP4Wind documentation and handle deviation requests.
- Lead customer claim handling, RCA, corrective actions, and 8D reports.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with engineering and purchasing teams.
- Support discussions with certification bodies (TÜV, DNV, UL, etc.).
- Identify suitable and alternative drive components using OEM references, competitor data, or customer inputs.
- Advise customers on transport protection, storage conditions, installation parameters, lubrication, and maintenance intervals.
- Clarify scope of supply and recommend additional parts when needed.
- Create new aftermarket spare part entries and coordinate low-volume or reactivated production.
- Connect engineering, purchasing, production, planning, and sales to align timelines and deliverables.
- Lead internal and customer meetings to track project progress.
- Coordinate various audits (capacity, EHS, process, QMS) and ensure readiness.
- Serve as the central technical point for design, maintenance, transport, storage, and turbine interface topics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Additional certification in Quality Management or Project Management is beneficial.
- APQP4Wind Specialist certification is highly preferred.
- 08 - 10 years of experience in a similar field.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical gearbox design.
- Knowledge of drivetrain integration within wind turbines.
- Familiarity with key drivetrain components: Motors, Brakes, Sensors & Electrical & mechanical interfaces
- Quality & Process Skills Skilled in APQP4Wind, PPAP, 8D, and root cause analysis.
- Experience coordinating supplier and customer quality activities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Equipment allowances
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringmechatronicsindustrial engineeringgearbox designdrivetrain integrationAPQP4WindPPAP8Droot cause analysis
Soft Skills
customer inquiry resolutionproject planningtechnical communicationnegotiationcost optimizationleadershipcollaborationauditingproblem-solvingmeeting facilitation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in electrical engineeringBachelor's degree in mechatronicsBachelor's degree in industrial engineeringQuality Management certificationProject Management certificationAPQP4Wind Specialist certification