Inspection & Trouble Shooting Engineer

Location: Northern France (regular European travel required)

Salary: €50,000 total compensation

A well-established renewable energy business with a strong European footprint is looking to hire an Inspection & Troubleshooting Engineer to join its specialist technical team.

This role sits within a central engineering function supporting wind assets across multiple countries. You’ll work closely with local operations and asset management teams, focusing on improving turbine performance, resolving complex technical issues, and supporting advanced maintenance strategies.

The team is international and operates across several European markets, so the position offers a high level of exposure to different sites, technologies, and stakeholders.

The role

This is a hands‑on engineering position focused on the inspection and diagnosis of issues affecting key wind turbine components.

You will be involved in identifying faults, carrying out root‑cause analysis, and defining corrective actions, working in coordination with both on‑site teams and central technical functions.

Alongside troubleshooting, you will contribute to predictive maintenance initiatives, supporting the development and implementation of monitoring solutions aimed at improving reliability and extending asset lifespan.

The role also includes involvement in technical audits, site inspections, and due diligence activities, as well as producing clear technical documentation such as reports, procedures, and work instructions.

You may also support major component exchanges and provide guidance to optimise maintenance processes and execution.

Your background

You will have practical experience in wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, or field service engineering, with strong exposure to major OEM technologies.

Experience working with platforms such as Vestas and Nordex is important, with additional familiarity with other turbine manufacturers considered beneficial.

A solid understanding of fault finding, diagnostics, and performance issues is key, along with some exposure to SCADA systems or condition monitoring tools.

Experience with non‑destructive testing methods or certifications is advantageous but not essential.

A technical background in electrical, mechanical, or similar engineering disciplines is expected.

Additional requirements

• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are beneficial
• Willingness to travel internationally 1–2 times per month
• Comfortable working in a site‑based environment, including at height
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to work across different teams and cultures

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to step into a more specialist, pan‑European technical role within the wind sector, with a focus on performance improvement and complex diagnostics.