Senior Gearbox Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

The Senior Gearbox Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, development, validation, and technical support of gearbox systems and related drivetrain components. This role applies advanced engineering knowledge to solve complex technical problems, improve product performance and reliability, and support cross-functional execution across new product development, manufacturing, quality, and field support. The position is expected to provide technical leadership, influence design and program decisions, and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute gearbox engineering activities across concept, design, analysis, validation, and product support phases

• Perform technical calculations, detailed design reviews, and failure analysis for gearboxes and associated drivetrain components

• Support prototype builds, qualification testing, validation, and issue resolution

• Conduct root cause analysis for field failures, warranty claims, and customer issues, and define corrective actions

• Develop and review technical documentation including specifications, drawings, analysis reports, test plans, and design change packages

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and program teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective

• Apply engineering judgment to resolve complex technical issues and recommend solutions that may extend beyond established parameters

• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers and project team members

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers

• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards, and product reliability

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

• Significant engineering experience in gearbox, drivetrain, rotating equipment, or closely related mechanical systems

• Strong knowledge of gearbox design principles, gear loading, bearings, lubrication, tribology, fatigue, and failure mechanisms

• Experience with engineering analysis tools, CAD systems, and validation/testing methods

• Proven ability to manage complex technical problems, prioritize work, and make sound engineering decisions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment

• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and provide technical leadership

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent advanced experience

• Experience in wind turbine gearbox engineering or industrial gearbox design

• Familiarity with FMEA, reliability engineering, design for manufacturability, and root cause analysis methods

• Strong business acumen and understanding of product cost, quality, and delivery tradeoffs

• Ability to influence without authority and build consensus across teams

• Strong ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset

• Uses specialized technical knowledge to influence engineering direction and implementation

• Works with moderate autonomy within established engineering frameworks

• Solves moderately to highly complex technical problems

• Collaborates across functions and may mentor less experienced colleagues

• Contributes to technical strategy, product improvement, and operational execution