Below you can see examples of assignments our Graduates have been involved in, within this area of the Vestas Value Chain.
Nicholas, Technology Development, UK
My first rotation was working with the blades Global Research team. I completed two short-term projects; a feasibility study of a proposed blade joint, and an analysis of a stretched V90 blade. I spent 5 months working on a project where I was responsible for designing a modified V90 blade to accept new blade technology. This involved conceptual design, analysis, detailed design, CAD, composite layup specification, creation of work instructions, and supervision of technicians.
Srikanth, Drivetrain - Mechanical Systems, India
I was part of Condition monitoring system team for the gearbox. The main responsibilities were: To develop and support the testing of Oil Debris Monitoring (ODM) system, to develop algorithm and techniques for time series correlation of Oil debris data to vibration signals and WTG parameters, evaluation of different ODM using six sigma tools.
All these were established successfully within the given timeframe and ODM system was prepared for its integration to the 2MW platforms.
Nick, Process Development, UK
I was involved in three main work areas within my first rotation: I was part of the technical team during the start-up of a major automation project. In this role I worked to create a machine spec. and contributed to detailed supplier discussions. These lead to supplier selection for the multi-million pound project. I started off a new project to incorporate virtual factory modelling into the Process Development group. This involved meeting with suppliers and evaluating different packages both in Europe and in India. I also worked to define and carry out a number of physical tests on composite materials in order to validate FibreSIM software.
Zhang, Quality & Production Engineering, China
My 1st rotation was in production quality department in a Chinese Blades factory, where I gained extensive knowledge of the Vestas quality management system and the blade manufacturing process. Working closely with the daily operation in the production I obtained lots of hands-on tasks, which included applying lean principles to implement visual management system on the shop floor to establishing internal customer-supplier relations among the production processes and communication regarding Vestas Processes in the factory.
Chloe, Global Research, UK
For my first rotation I was part of a truly international research team (involving technology offices in Denmark, England, Singapore and USA). Within the project I was responsible for designing the alarms and writing the requirement specifications for the implementation of the new turbine controller.
Frank, Construction, Central Europe
I started off my first rotation assessing the challenges with transporting our turbines in developing markets like Africa and the former CIS states. Because I was also heavily involved in rolling out a global organizational change, I had the opportunity to travel to a lot of the countries in the portfolio of our Central European Business Unit. After rounding off that work package, my focus became leading the efforts in lowering costs of construction. As an absolute highlight, I was responsible for the coordination and planning of the construction of a wind farm (20 x V90) in Germany.
Andreas, Technology R&D, Singapore
I was the Project manager for the field testing of research project related to blade coating (Swedish and Canadian test site). Responsible for planning, execution, budget and reporting to stakeholders as well as coordinating relocation of Singapore R&D office into a common Vestas office (3 business units).
Enrique, Engineering Development, Denmark
Engineering Development has the responsibility of introducing the product in the factory from Technology Transfer until start of serial production. Engineers in this department support prototype builds, develop production processes, establish the Bill of Material for the factory, provide a Process Flow and PFMEA and, in general, ensure the new product is ready for serial production in the factory.
During this module, I was in charge of introducing PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) in the factory for the first time for the upcoming new turbine. I took an active part in the PPAP team whose goal was to provide Process Flows, Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Control Plans and other documentation that ensures the factory is in control of all its processes and takes quality to a very high consistent level, essential for our customers’ needs. I had the opportunity to learn the systems and technologies used in production (ERP systems, 3D CAD, Electrical software etc.), understand the challenges and structure of our factories and take an active part in resolution of engineering problems, providing solutions to improve safety, cost and quality.
Srisai, System Integration, Denmark
As a Graduate in System Integration, I work with different projects and platforms within Technology R&D, where I will gain the core competencies needed in technical understanding of wind power technology and its products. I work closely with a core team from the Platform, securing concepts and turbine integration.
System Integration is technical responsible for the wind turbine in the platform and I get to work with tasks ranging from risk management, turbine requirement specification, verification on product level to technical reviews and inputs to the future product road map for Vestas. Not only am I constantly challenged with advanced theories in aerodynamics, loads and control systems, I also follow the turbines from spec, production and erection on Vestas test sites, which gives me an unparalleled view of the entire product development cycle. It enables me to see the “big picture” when making technical decisions. I learn and work with all technical disciplines of the wind turbine and participate in tasks (technical, non-technical, analytical, etc) which can potentially lead Vestas to the next generation of wind turbines and contributing to a collective effort in making this planet a better place to live. This drives and motivates me to look up to every work day with great enthusiasm.
Gabriele, Factory Support, Denmark
The main project during my first rotation was a cross factories project, with the objective of improving the entire production documentation and ensuring an aligned procedure for running process changes inside factories. Other projects included the root cause analysis for spar production issues, the process alignment among factories for spar production and the definition of business processes for the Tools and Equipment Department. I also proposed and created the first PE Think Tank with the aim of fostering idea proposals.
