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Web Developer Position Description
Northern Power provides our global customers with reliable and cost effective renewable energy solutions that save money and reduce environmental impact. From our gearless, direct drive NorthWind® wind turbines to power electronics and controls for high power applications, Northern Power is committed to extending today’s resources and creating tomorrow’s choices.
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Software and Controls Engineering
Location: Barre, VT
Summary
We are expanding our engineering department and have an opportunity for a Web Developer. The position requires a well-rounded, experienced programmer with excellent communication skills who works well in a team environment. We seek a creative thinker with strong leadership qualities who is excited about working on cutting-edge, renewable energy technology. We are seeking a Web Developer to join the Software and Controls Engineering team to focus on the development of the software system used by our customers and our staff to monitor and control our wind turbine and power electronics products. This person will also work with other departments to develop new capabilities for our corporate web site for sharing information with our partners. We will consider a range of experience level for the qualified candidate.
Responsibilities
Position responsibilities may include any combination of the following, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience:
- Develop and support SmartView Web Service, a web application for monitoring our wind turbine and power electronics products
- Convert the existing IIS/ASP application to Apache/PHP for deployment on a Linux server
- Comply with the latest XHTML and CSS standards and major browsers
- Determine the optimum technologies to balance excellent application performance with a rich user experience
- Create new ways to turn raw data into useful information for a variety of users including:
- Design and manufacturing engineers
- Field service technicians
- Executives
- Modify SmartView Web Service to accommodate next-generation SmartView RTU
- Use best practices to insure security of systems, applications and data
- Integrate SmartView Web Service with our corporate web site
- Support other departments to extend our corporate web site to include data sharing capabilities with our partners
- Adhere to software quality practices
- Work in multiple languages including:
- PHP
- XHTML/CSS
- ASP
- Java
- Flash ActionScript
- Develop for multiple platforms including
- Windows Server 2003
- Linux server
- Windows XP/VIsta, Mac and Linux clients
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Troubleshoot networking issues
- Write technical documentation
- Provide commissioning assistance and sales and marketing support
- Plan and manage technical projects to scope and budget
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a computer-related area, or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Discipline to work within a quality system
- Ability to plan and execute technical design projects
- Experience with at least one of the above-listed languages
- Experience with at least one of the above-listed platforms
- Experience with secure web applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multiple languages and platforms listed above
- Experience with software engineering best practices for quality assurance
- Experience with graphic design
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and life insurance, a 401K match, and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont, just a few hours from Boston and Montreal, our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more, visit http://www.northernpower.com/
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Electrical Engineer
Northern Power provides our global customers with reliable and cost effective renewable energy solutions that save money and reduce environmental impact. From our gearless, direct drive NorthWind® wind turbines to power electronics and controls for high power applications, Northern Power is committed to extending today’s resources and creating tomorrow’s choices.
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Electrical Engineering
Location: Barre, VT
Summary: We are expanding our engineering department and have multiple opportunities for electrical engineers. These positions require well-rounded, disciplined engineers who work well in a team environment. We seek creative thinkers with strong leadership qualities who are excited about working on cutting edge, wind turbine technology.
Positions are available in all applications across our company’s focus areas including power electronics design for wind turbines, design for manufacture and applications support. The available positions range from entry level to 10 plus years of experience.
Responsibilities:
Position responsibilities may include any combination of the following based on candidate’s qualifications and experience:
- Power converter design, modeling and analysis
- Control system design, modeling and analysis
- Develop electrical drawing package from concept to completion of design. Drawing package to include one-line diagram, electrical schematics and cabinet layout and assembly.
- Specify and select equipment, systems, components and materials
- Provide manufacturing support during the manufacture and assembly of products and systems
- Provide application engineering support during sales process
- Provide commissioning and testing assistance
- Write technical reports
- Manage technical projects to scope and budget
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians on a project
- Project planning
- Engineering resource coordination
Qualifications:
Position qualifications may include any combination of the following based on actual position of hire:
- Associates, Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of power electronics design and application
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of system level modeling and controls of power converters and rotating machines
- Direct design experience with power converters in the 50kW to 3000kW power range
- Experience with modeling and designing magnetics
- Experience with modeling and designing permanent magnet generators
- Experience with distributed generation interconnect (IEEE1547)
- Experience with certification of power electronics (CE, UL1741, etc)
- Experience with power system modeling and coordination
- Experience with power quality and EMI design and testing (IEEE519)
- Experience with product reliability analysis and testing
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink, PSCAD, AutoCad, PSpice, Ansys, etc.
- Discipline to work within a quality system
- Ability to plan and execute technical design projects
- Ability to work in a team environment on a multiple of projects at the same time
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Good written and verbal communications skills
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental and life insurance, a 401K match, and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont – just a few hours from Boston and Montreal – our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more, visit http://www.northernpower.com/
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Northern Power provides our global customers with reliable and cost effective renewable energy solutions that save money and reduce environmental impact. From our gearless, direct drive NorthWind® wind turbines to power electronics and controls for high power applications, Northern Power is committed to extending today's resources and creating tomorrow's choices.
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Software and Controls Engineering
Location: Barre, VT
Summary
We are expanding our engineering department and have an opportunity for an embedded systems engineer. The position requires a well-rounded, disciplined engineer with excellent communication skills who works well in a team environment. We seek a creative thinker with strong leadership qualities who is excited about working on cutting-edge, renewable energy technology.
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to join the Software and Controls Engineering team to focus on the development of our advanced power electronics and turbine control platforms.
Responsibilities
Position responsibilities may include any combination of the following, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience:
- Develop and support embedded software to control our power converter, wind turbine and other products.
- Help develop and implement mature software quality practices
- Work in multiple languages including:
- C
- VHDL
- Visual Basic
- Java
- Develop for multiple platforms including
- SHARC digital signal processor
- Coldfire processor
- FPGA
- Windows
- Help design and test our custom control boards including:
- Circuit design
- Schematic and lay-out review
- Troubleshooting
- Test results analysis
- Develop tools and processes to streamline our manufacturing and improve our reliability
- Specify and select equipment, systems, components and materials
- Write technical documentation
- Provide commissioning and testing assistance
- Plan and manage technical projects to scope and budget
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians on a project
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or computer-related area, or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Discipline to work within a quality system
- Ability to plan and execute technical design projects
- Experience with C and FPGA programming
- Experience with software engineering best practices for quality assurance, including certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD. in Electrical Engineering or computer-related area
- Direct experience with multiple languages and platforms listed above
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and life insurance, a 401K match, and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont, just a few hours from Boston and Montreal, our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more, visit http://www.northernpower.com/.
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Systems Analyst Engineer
Northern Power provides our global customers with reliable and cost effective renewable energy solutions that save money and reduce environmental impact. From our gearless, direct drive NorthWind® wind turbines to power electronics and controls for high power applications, Northern Power is committed to extending today's resources and creating tomorrow's choices.
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Location: Barre, VT
Summary:
We are expanding our engineering department and have an opportunity for a dynamic systems analyst. This position requires a well-rounded, disciplined engineer who can work well in a team environment. We seek creative thinkers with strong leadership qualities who are excited about working on cutting edge, renewable energy technology.
Required Experience:
- Rotating electromechanical machinery analysis
- Dynamic physical simulation and modeling of rotating machines
- System-level controls modeling and design of dynamic equipment
- Successful use of common system-analysis codes (Bladed, FAST, Adams are preferred, MATLAB and Simulink are useful)
Position responsibilities may include any combination of the following based on candidate's qualifications and experience:
- Perform dynamic simulations of wind turbines
- Create designs using solid modeling tools
- Create technical specifications
- Perform mechanical design and analysis tasks
- Perform fluid and thermal analysis
- Write technical reports
- Task planning
- Engineering resource coordination
Position qualifications may include any combination of the following based on actual position of hire:
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from accredited institution or equivalent experience; Masters or PhD is preferred
- Discipline to work within a quality system and the ability to work will within a team environment
- Ability to plan and execute technical design projects
- Ability to work in a team environment on a multiple of projects at the same time
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Good written and verbal communications skills
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental and life insurance, a 401K match, and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont — just a few hours from Boston and Montreal — our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more, visit http://www.northernpower.com/
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Mechanical Engineer Position
Northern Power provides our global customers with reliable and cost effective renewable energy solutions that save money and reduce environmental impact. From our gearless, direct drive NorthWind® wind turbines to power electronics and controls for high power applications, Northern Power is committed to extending today's resources and creating tomorrow's choices.
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Location: Barre, VT
Summary:
We are expanding our engineering department and have multiple opportunities for mechanical engineers. These positions require well-rounded, disciplined engineers who work well in a team environment. We seek creative thinkers with strong leadership qualities who are excited about working on cutting edge, renewable energy technology.
Positions are available in all applications across our company's focus areas including wind turbines, related power electronics, balance of turbine plant, design for manufacture and applications support. The available positions range from entry level to 10 plus years of experience.
Responsibilities:
Position responsibilities may include any combination of the following based on candidate's qualifications and experience:
- Develop complete assembly bill of materials and production documentation packages
- Solve problems related to existing design or integration of components
- Create designs using solid modeling tools
- Perform finite element structural analysis using commercial software
- Perform mechanical design and modeling
- Perform dynamic simulations of wind turbines
- Design, analysis and detailing of cast iron parts
- Design, analysis and detailing of weldments
- Write inspection and test plans
- Layout and packaging of electrical and electronic components
- Vendor and supplier coordination
- Perform fluid and thermal analysis
- Perform geometric tolerancing and assembly stack-up analysis
- Specify and select equipment, systems, components and materials
- Write technical reports
- Provide commissioning and testing assistance
- Liaison with Purchasing, Production, Sales, Customer Service
- Lead a team of engineers and technicians on a project
- Project planning
- Engineering resource coordination
Position qualifications may include any combination of the following based on actual position of hire:
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Experience with non-linear analysis of complicated structural shapes
- Familiarity with multi-axial fatigue analysis
- Experience with wind industry codes and standards (Eurocodes, DIN, GL)
- Working knowledge of GD&T, ANSI Y14
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment, providing close support to production
- Knowledge of commercial heat transfer systems and solutions
- Discipline to work within a quality system and the ability to work will within a team environment
- Ability to plan and execute technical design projects
- Ability to work in a team environment on a multiple of projects at the same time
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Good written and verbal communications skills
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental and life insurance, a 401K match, and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont — just a few hours from Boston and Montreal — our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more, visit http://www.northernpower.com/
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Logistics Manager
Northern Power Systems designs and manufactures state of the art wind turbines for a rapidly growing marketplace. The primary product is a 100kW direct drive wind turbine, with a 2.2MW direct drive wind turbine in development.
The Logistics Manager establishes and coordinates activities involved with transporting goods such as raw materials, equipment, tools, supplies and finished goods associated with a specific product category. Wind turbine products are faced with a relentless need to drive cost of goods down with the development of strategic supply chain relationships to provide the lowest cost of energy to customers. The handling and associated cost of logistics of both inbound and outbound material represents a significant savings opportunity.
Responsibilities:
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Develops and executes finished goods logistics arrangements that meet safety, scheduling and quality assurance requirements for the NW100
- Ensures conformance with international shipping, hazmat, customs and taxation law/requirements
- Coordinate direct to site (vendor to installation) of NW100 blades and tower
- Supports business development by analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
- Coordinates packaging activities of the finished product to ensure conformance to order specific shipping requirements
- Creates shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to support outbound logistics
- Assists incoming shipping activities and inspections to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Arranges for purchase/rental and maintenance of forklift and other needed equipment
- Studies and standardizes procedures to improve quality.
- Analyzes and resolves operational problems
- Manages the process of continual research, development and implementation of solutions to improve processes that aid in promoting company profitability
- Knows and conforms to requirements and specifications for types of shipping used.
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and people skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy especially in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience in developing and implementing business processes and establishing operational procedures
- Knowledge and execution of importing/exporting functions
- HAZMAT Certified for International shipments
- Bachelor's degree in business, materials management, or related field of study
- 5-10 years of Shipping, Receiving, Materials Handling experience, preferably in a contract manufacturing/assembly environment
- Knowledge and execution of ISO shipment logistics
- Self motivated
The company is growing steadily, and offers a vibrant and friendly work environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. Located in beautiful Central Vermont, our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which Vermont is famous. Vermont's largest city, Burlington, and its capitol, Montpelier, are easily accessible. We are a few hours drive from larger cities such as Boston and Montreal.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more http://www.northernpower.com/
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume, and will be sure to contact you if we think there is a possible fit.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Senior Buyer
Northern Power Systems designs and manufactures state of the art wind turbines for a rapidly growing marketplace. The primary product is a 100kW direct drive wind turbine, with a 2.2MW direct drive wind turbine in development.
The Senior Buyer/Supply Manager coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies associated with a specific product category. Wind turbine products are faced with a relentless need to drive cost of goods down with the development of strategic supply chain relationships to provide the lowest cost of energy to customers. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the planning and execution of Northern Powers strategic sourcing efforts in support of the Northwind 100 wind turbine
- Lead the overall procurement activity and support for the Northwind 100 catalogue components
- Develop strategic sourcing strategies and execute agreements
- Develops and investigates sources of supply; issues requests for proposal when applicable.
- Review invoices to verify information before forwarding for approval
- Evaluates supplier performance through defined metrics.
- Analyzes purchase requisitions; reviews each item for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
- Negotiates with vendors for all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the Company
- Maintains purchasing policies and ensures compliance
- Coordinates with material management supervisor on approving new suppliers.
- Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
- Adheres to documented ISO 9000-2000 policies and procedures.
- Tracks supplier performance related to defined quality metrics.
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws/ government regulations.
- Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
- Prepares and issues purchase orders, change notices, and engineering change orders.
- Supports production plan with accurate, on time delivery of necessary materials.
- Actively interfaces with customer service and technical service.
- Assists with disposal of surplus materials.
Required Qualifications:
- 7 or more years of purchasing experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in production material planning.
- Experience in new product development.
- Experience with purchasing engineered technical components (specify exact requirement - i.e., electrical/mechanical/wire & cable etc.) to support a manufacturing operation.
- Experience with negotiating sub-contractor services (mechanical, electrical, structural)
- Experience working with Engineering / R&D during the development of new products.
- Demonstrated negotiating skills
- Demonstrated understanding of Vendor Managed Inventory Programs (VMI) (consignment & kanban)
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- ERP systems experience is preferred and APICS certification a plus.
The company is growing steadily, and offers a vibrant and friendly work environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. Located in beautiful Central Vermont, our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which Vermont is famous. Vermont's largest city, Burlington, and its capitol, Montpelier, are easily accessible. We are a few hours drive from larger cities such as Boston and Montreal.
Email your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or to learn more http://www.northernpower.com/
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume, and will be sure to contact you if we think there is a possible fit.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Junior Buyer
Northern Power Systems designs and manufactures state of the art wind turbines for a rapidly growing marketplace. The primary product is a 100kW direct drive wind turbine, with a 2.2MW direct drive wind turbine in development.
The Buyer/Planner coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies associated with a specific product category. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with performance standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage cost, quality, quantity, and delivery of productswith suppliers to meet company operational objectives
- Prepares and issues purchase orders, change notices, and engineering change orders
- Negotiates with vendors for materials, supplies, equipment and services
- Establish short- and long-term purchase orders (contracts) that provide the best terms and least liabilities for products procured
- Coordinate first article inspections with suppliers to assist in determiningsuppliers' ability to meet product quality requirements
- Reviewstatus of late open orders and perform necessary follow-up to ensure the cost-effective receipt of quality products
- Interface with receiving, accounting, and supplier to resolve discrepancies
- File and maintain documentation in an appropriate manner to facilitate traceability of records associated with the purchasing function
- Work on various improvement projects as assigned
- Supports production plan with accurate, on time delivery of necessary materials
- Tracks supplier performance related to defined quality metrics
- Manage ERP system-generated messages for procurement
- Arranges for disposal of surplus materials
- Maintains purchasing policies and ensures compliance
- Coordinates with supply chain manager on approving new suppliers
- Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period
- Adheres to documented ISO 9000-2000 policies and procedures
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws/ government regulations
- Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of procurement experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- ERP systems knowledge
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in production material planning
- Experience in new product development
- APICS certification
- Great Plains/Dynamics or Global Shop ERP Experience
We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, and life insurance, a 401K match, stock options, discounts on the purchase of company stock and more. Located in beautiful central Vermont--just a few hours from Boston and Montreal--our employees enjoy the high quality of life for which the state is famous.
Please submit your resume to Human Resource Director, Michelle Sacco at msacco@northernpower.com or for more information go to www.northernpower.com
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we are not able to respond personally to every application. However, we do review every resume and will contact you if we think there is a possible fit for you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.