WTTC Engineering Fellow

Wind turbine blade testing is a critical factor in maintaining high levels of reliability and evaluating the latest technological developments in airfoils and materials. Adequate testing will allow wind energy to be more competitive. In addition, blade testing is required as part of turbine certification to meet international design standards including IEC, GL, DNV. Meeting international standards allows developers to mitigate the technical and financial risk of deploying mass-produced wind turbines.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC) offers a full suite of certification tests for turbine blades up to 90 meters in length. WTTC also offers the latest wind turbine blade testing and prototype development methodologies to help the wind industry deploy the next generation of land-based and offshore wind turbine technologies.

The WTTC is currently testing blades and we are conducting a search for an Engineering Fellow.

Responsibilities:

Work on a team with engineers and other technicians to set up and execute structural tests of large turbine blades with scientific precision
Assisting with the assembly of mechanical components, working with hand tools and power tools
Assisting with the Installation of instrumentation including strain gauges, electrical connectors, and other electrical hardware
Assist in mounting and high torque / bolt tensioning procedures of blade to fixtures and test stands

Qualifications:

Strong mechanical skills
Ability to work with tools
Ability to work at heights in lifts
Willingness to support different shifts if needed
Experienced with Microsoft Excel
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Self starter and able to work with little supervision
Experience with strain gauging a plus

Education:

Graduate degree or Bachelor’s degree in progress preferred in the area of mechanical or civil engineering

Supervision:

The fellow will work under the supervision of the WTTC technical staff and report to the WTTC's Executive Director

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating the success of clean energy development and implementation—while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth in Massachusetts. MassCEC is the first state agency in the nation dedicated solely to facilitating the development of the clean energy industry. We are led by people who bring knowledge, experience and an entrepreneurial attitude to help clean energy companies take full advantage of all the state’s unique assets, to help accelerate the development of renewable energy generation projects, and to help develop a workforce that is ready to roll up its sleeves to ensure Massachusetts’ place as a national and global clean energy hub.

Join the innovation revolution by applying for one of MassCEC’s 10-week paid Summer Fellowships.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and the position title for which you are applying to employment@masscec.com.