Principal Engineer
The areas associated with Controls UI/UX include Commissioning and Services Interfaces, Human Factors, HMIs and the associated alarm systems, as well as the design of turbine self-tests for factory and field. For these areas, you will support Senior Principal Engineers and Chief Engineer to set and execute a strategy associated with design processes, field issue resolution, and design tools and technology.
You will collaborate with design teams, cross-functional teams and other designated experts across Controls and the adjacent teams to achieve desired outcomes, and, when necessary, executing the work directly. You will mentor and develop engineering talent, creating technical depth within the Controls UI/UX domain.
This is a leadership position and requires technical proficiency and adept problem-solving skill while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement.
As the Principal Engineer - Controls UI/UX, your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to lead design teams will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer needs. Your passion for innovation, your capacity to solve technical challenges head-on, and your ownership to develop technical talent will drive your success in OneWind Engineering.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design teams involved in Controls UI/UX development within the OneWind engineering team across all stages of the project lifecycle, spanning from conceptualization and design development to product launch and ongoing fleet operations.
Accountable for overall technical underwriting of designs in the areas of Commissioning and Services Interfaces, Human Factors, HMIs, alarm systems, and turbine self-tests for factory and field, and consequently, accountability for the design itself.
Influence technical rigor for acceptance of design decisions, DFMEA, root cause analysis, design methods and tools.
Identify and drive continuous improvement in engineering design processes. Develop and maintain design practices for HMIs to enable engineering design execution that results in safe, high-quality products and services by working with design teams, CTHs, and cross functional teams.
Assist the design team and sometimes execute the optimization of the design of Controls User Interfaces, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
Stay informed and participate in relevant industry regulations, Intellectual Property and standards committees to influence the outcome of regulations and standards.
Perform risk assessments and assist teams in developing mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure safe, high-quality products and services.
Provide insight to the Controls Senior Principal Engineer and Chief Engineer, and Functional Managers to identify technology needs and support technology development to address those needs.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth through coaching & mentoring for controlled title holders and broader engineering team in your discipline.
Work with people leaders to mentor and develop technical talent.
Qualification / Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Controls Engineering, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, Cognitive Science, or Digital Media
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design or related field, with a proven track record of delivering user-centered products
Demonstrated technical leadership experience in guiding teams through the design process to deliver safe, high-quality products.
Desired Characteristics
Strong technical expertise in UI/UX design or related field with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including remote teams, through design assessments and root cause assessments.
Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability engineering, RCA 8D process, etc.
Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to UI/UX design.
Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.
Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas, technologies, and methodologies into innovative products.
Experience with coaching, mentoring, and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No