​R&D Engineer (Senior) – Wind Energy

Shanghai, China (On-site)
Salary: RMB 320,000 – 460,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The Green Recruitment Company is partnering with a leading global wind energy technology provider to appoint a Senior R&D Engineer based in Shanghai. This is a high-impact role focused on advancing next-generation wind technologies, supporting innovation across design, performance, and reliability.

The Opportunity

This position sits at the forefront of engineering innovation, contributing to the development and optimisation of cutting-edge wind turbine technologies.

You will join a highly technical environment where R&D is a core driver of competitive advantage, working on complex engineering challenges with real-world application across international projects.

This role is best suited to engineers who can combine deep technical expertise with a practical, solutions-led mindset, and who are looking to take a step toward technical leadership or specialisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of advanced wind turbine technologies and components

• Drive performance optimisation, reliability improvements, and design enhancements

• Conduct simulation, modelling, and testing to validate engineering solutions

• Analyse complex datasets to inform technical decision-making and innovation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and project delivery

• Support the definition of technology roadmaps and R&D strategy

• Ensure alignment with global technical standards and best practice

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Renewable Energy Engineering (Master’s preferred)

• Proven experience in an R&D or advanced engineering role, ideally within wind or renewable energy

• Strong expertise in at least one of the following:

• Turbine design (blades, drivetrain, structures)

• Controls systems / performance modelling

• Aerodynamics or simulation

• Experience with engineering tools, modelling software, or data analysis

• Ability to work in a high-performance, innovation-driven environment

• Fluent in Mandarin (English beneficial for international collaboration)

Why This Role?

• Join a global leader in wind energy innovation and technology development

• Work on cutting-edge engineering challenges shaping the future of renewables

• Opportunity to step into technical leadership or specialist pathways

• Competitive salary aligned to top-tier engineering talent in Shanghai

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

📧 q.geng@tgrc.com