Vestas

Service Technician (m/f/d) for Main Component Exchange on Wind Turbines at Vestas Deutschland GmbH – in “ Bochum/Essen ”

About Vestas

Vestas, a leader in sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and maintain wind turbines in over 80 countries.

In Germany, we’ve been active since 1986 and have installed more than 9,100 turbines with a combined capacity of over 18.5 GW. With over 2,300 employees across the country, we’re committed to accelerating the energy transition.

When You Join Vestas, You Get:

• 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off
• Overtime account and sabbatical option
• Regulated labour contract
• Most modern equipment and workwear provided by Vestas
• Company bike, gym subsidies, employee discounts
• 10 days of home office per month.

When you join as a service technician you get:

• Onboarding and internal training in wind turbine maintenance through the Vestas Academy
• Certification as an electrically skilled worker in accordance with DIN-VDE 0105-100

About the Position

As a Service Technician for main component exchanges (m/f/d), you’ll be part of the team responsible for replacing and repairing key components of wind turbines. You'll work in teams of 2–8 technicians, often alongside external partners like crane operators and transport crews. Your tasks include component exchanges, implementing retrofits to improve turbine performance, and documenting all work using digital tools.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, your site presence greatly influences team collaboration, day-to-day operations, and the sustained effectiveness of clean energy initiatives throughout the region.

What You’ll Need to Thrive.

• A completed vocational qualification in one of the following fields:
• Electrical engineering, metalwork, mechanical/automotive engineering, or building and supply technology

Individuals with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply

• Ability to work without supervision and create technical documentation
• Comfortable using Microsoft and iOS systems; SAP experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights
• A valid Class B driver’s license
• Language skills: Fluent German and Basic English

Safety, Training, and Career Development

We believe safety always comes first.

You'll be supported by a comprehensive safety culture, clear procedures, and the latest protective equipment. Through our Vestas Academy, you’ll receive structured, interactive training and can earn qualifications. As your skills grow, so do your opportunities, whether you aim to become Change this based on the position a Lead Technician, take on Field Trainer responsibilities, or develop into a specialist role in major component exchanges or commissioning. Your future is yours, and we’ll help you shape it.