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Mechanical Engineer – Wind Turbine Operations, Maintenance

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 135000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 135000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Provide engineering support for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines.
  • Analyze mechanical failures and equipment performance to identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
  • Evaluate turbine operational data, maintenance records, SCADA information, and condition monitoring reports to identify trends and improve asset performance.
  • Support troubleshooting of major mechanical components, including gearboxes, main bearings, main shafts, pitch systems, yaw systems, drive trains, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems.
  • Develop engineering recommendations to improve turbine reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency; including the implementation of engineering modifications, retrofits, and fleet-wide improvement projects.
  • Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
  • Collaborate with field technicians, site managers, reliability engineers, and wind turbine manufacturers (OEMs) to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and service bulletins.
  • Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel when required.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technically astute, strong attention to detail, and capable of expertise-based problem solving
  • Commitment to produce high-quality work and make decisions based on established quality standards, policies and procedures
  • Excels in collaborative team environments and independent work, with well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • High level of computer literacy including MS Office
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on wind turbine operation, maintenance, and reliability improvement. Proficient in analyzing mechanical failures and operational data to enhance asset performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • SCADA Systems Analysis
  • Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Mechanical Failure Analysis
  • Turbine Performance Evaluation
  • Engineering Recommendations Development
  • Technical Report Preparation
  • Condition Monitoring
Soft Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Management
Industry Keywords
  • Utility-Scale Wind Turbines
  • Gearboxes
  • Pitch Systems
  • Yaw Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
Tools & Technologies
  • MS Office
  • Engineering Drawings Review
  • Technical Documentation
  • Service Bulletins
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