Entering the wind trade in Barre, VT, often begins with specialized training and education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with 105 wind energy professionals in Barre, VT, and a projected 60% increase in employment by 2033. Wind energy technicians in Barre, VT, earn an average of $640.50 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $30,000 annually. Educational institutions and training programs in Barre, VT, offer pathways to this growing field, providing the skills needed to thrive in the renewable energy sector.
About the role: WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our team in Barre, VT. This role is responsible for software development, controls design, testing, troubleshooting and product support of Utility Wind Turbine Control Systems. Primary Responsibilities: • Design control algorithms; build and test control code for wind turbines, power converters and other devices. • Configure and/or code and test communications networks. • Perform hardware in the loop, regression testing and/or unit testing to assure software quality. • Ensure software is properly controlled and released according to procedures and checklists. • Modify and/or develop user interfaces as needed. • Analyze field data and troubleshoot field problems; determine software solutions to field problems. • Support field personnel, answering software and configuration related questions. • Solicit software requirements from a cross-disciplinary team; document architectural and detailed designs as software requirements to be coded. • Develop turbine and site controls simulations. • Develop PC-based scripts, applications and utilities to interact with target. • Prepare design documents and test procedures. • Participate in Turbine Stage Gate and Design Development Process (attending and/or leading design reviews, developing and verifying system requirements, and managing portions of the turbine documentation package). • Other duties as assigned. Education: • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, systems engineering or related discipline. Knowledge / training: • Computer and/or PLC programming: C/C++, PLC Structured text (IEC 61131-3), or similar. • Use of revision control systems (subversion, git, etc.). • Scripting: python or similar languages. • Object Oriented design methodology and implementation experience. • Familiarity with priority-based operating systems (e.g. VxWorks). • Familiarity with communication protocols: CAN, RS422/485, Modbus TCP/RTU, or similar. • Familiarity with software and controls documentation methods and tools such as process diagrams, state machine diagrams, flow charts, logic diagrams, data flow diagrams, or similar. • Basic knowledge of electrical control circuitry and electronics. • Basic use of oscilloscope. • Working knowledge of sensors, actuators, embedded controllers. • General troubleshooting and debugging skills. • Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word and Excel. • Matlab/Simulink knowledge desirable. Experience: • Minimum of 2 years combined experience in the following: • Professional software development or high quality academic or freeware software development. • Software and/or control systems testing. • Troubleshooting electronic control systems. • Working within a Quality Management System. • Experience with wind turbines, power systems or other renewables a plus. • Experience with software development approaches such as Agile, Scrum, CMMI a plus. About WEG Electric Corp. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
See More Details >>About the role: WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our team in Barre, VT. This role is responsible for structural development, verification, and sustainment of utility wind turbine components to meet the needs of WEG’s wind turbine platform growth. Primary Responsibilities: • Design structural machine parts using Solidworks. • Prepare FE models, perform extreme and fatigue structural analysis while adhering to international design standards. • Perform manufacturing deviation/non-conformity structural assessments. • Develop component specifications through collaboration with vendors. • Specify equipment, materials and components with oversight from senior engineers. • Perform thermal analysis involving multiple forms of heat transfer. • Provide commissioning and testing assistance. • Prepare product development documentation using PLM software. • Other duties and tasks as assigned. Education: • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanics or equivalent work experience. Knowledge / training: • Thorough knowledge of 3D solid modelling software (Solidworks preferred). • Expert Knowledge of FEA software and methods including fatigue analysis of rotating structures (ANSYS preferred). • Understanding of rotating electric machines, mechanical systems, and wind turbine technology. • Familiarity with mechanical design and safety standards related to large machinery. • Familiarity with weldments and casting non-destructive testing methods. • Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications, including Access, Word and Excel. Experience: • Minimum of 4 years’ combined experience in the following: • Wind Turbine mechanical systems design. • Mechanical design, integration, testing, of large structural parts. • Working in a Manufacturing environment assessing non-conformities both from the factory and the field. • Large (multiple ton) structural part design, drafting, and testing. • Working within a Quality Management System. About WEG Electric Corp. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
See More Details >>About Us: We are WEG Electric Corp., the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world, producing over 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, we operate mainly in the sector of capital goods, with five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. Job Description: This role is part of our team in Barre, VT, where you will be working on software development, controls design, testing, troubleshooting, and product support of Utility Wind Turbine Control Systems. You will be responsible for designing control algorithms, building and testing control code, configuring and/or coding and testing communications networks, and performing hardware in the loop, regression testing, and/or unit testing to assure software quality. Responsibilities: • Design and implement control algorithms and code for wind turbines, power converters, and other devices. • Test and verify the performance of control systems and software. • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solicit software requirements and document architectural and detailed designs. • Develop turbine and site controls simulations, and prepare design documents and test procedures. • Participate in Turbine Stage Gate and Design Development Process, attending and/or leading design reviews, developing and verifying system requirements, and managing portions of the turbine documentation package. Requirements: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical, software, mechanical, systems engineering, or a related discipline. • At least 2 years of experience in professional software development, software and/or control systems testing, troubleshooting electronic control systems, and working within a Quality Management System. • Proficiency in computer and/or PLC programming, scripting, object-oriented design methodology, and familiarity with communication protocols, software and controls documentation methods, and electrical control circuitry and electronics. Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products and services that meet the needs of our customers.
See More Details >>