logo inner

Lead Condition Monitoring Engineer

SkySpecsAnn Arbor, Michigan, United StatesRemote, Onsite
This job is no longer open

About SkySpecs


SkySpecs is simplifying renewable energy asset management by offering purpose-built technologies and services that help our customers deliver industry-leading productivity, efficiency, and returns. Every day we help our customers unlock the power of their data so they can make confident, informed decisions. Our team brings deep industry experience and a willingness to get our hands dirty to first understand and then solve customer problems on the ground.SkySpecs launched the world’s first completely autonomous blade inspection product in 2016 with a custom-designed drone system.

Since then, SkySpecs has inspected over 200,000 wind turbines in over 31 countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades. Identifying issues with turbine blades is only the first step. In 2019, SkySpecs launched Horizon to be a platform for SkySpecs to offer a multi-layered solution for customers that includes: data collection, wind turbine blade engineering expertise, and a place for all stakeholders to collaborate to manage and analyze massive amounts of data, spot trends, and create plans for high-cost repair campaigns. Since 2021, SkySpecs acquired three companies specializing in wind turbine drivetrain monitoring, financial management and automated turbine data analytics and fleet optimization, further expanding our offering in the market.

Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.

What will I be getting myself into?


SkySpecs will probably be unlike any place you’ve ever worked. The second you walk in the door (or log in, if you are remote), you will feel the high-energy environment filled with incredibly smart people solving hard problems. SkySpecs values collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and a mantra of ‘under-promise, over-deliver’. SkySpecs is at a critical growth period where there are endless opportunities to make an impact.

As a Lead CMS Engineer you will:


  • Monitoring and diagnosing the health condition of key wind turbine components (ie. gearboxes, main bearings, and generators) to highlight potential failures or damages before they occur.
  • Lead the technical aspects for major clients, representing the team's analysis, understanding client needs deeply, and consistently proposing tailored CMS solutions that align with their objectives.
  • Continuous contact with our customers’ site operators including: technical reporting of potential reliability conditions, follow ups on the alarms detected in connection to the technical actions applied on the site.
  • Improvement of the alarm strategy and threshold configuration based on feedback from the sites.
  • Collaborate with our in-house developing teams on improving our AI software platform for wind turbine predictive maintenance.
  • Support the processes to transfer data and establish the monitoring setup for the onboarding of new sites to the portfolio.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the technical standards, processes, and guidelines for monitoring vibration data.

Requirements of the job:


  • 4+ years of experience in the field of remote condition monitoring/vibration analysis.
  • VCAT-II Vibration Analysis Category II.
  • A thorough understanding of the typical drivetrain failure modes (gearbox, generator and bearing failure modes) and troubleshooting procedures including root cause failure analysis etc.
  • Experience with vibration analysis software, vibration data acquisition systems as well as various condition monitoring techniques.
  • Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

Bonus points for:


  • Operational experience with wind turbine condition monitoring.
  • Degree in Engineering, or applicable technical degree from an accredited university
  • Experience working with condition monitoring systems from Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Bachmann or Bently Nevada.
  • Experience with basic data analysis tools and scripting, e.g. using Python.

Perks of the Job:


  • 100% Employer Paid Medical Insurance for Employees, plus 50% cost share for Dependents
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 100% Employer Paid Long Term & Short Term Disability coverage
  • Employer Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program available to you and your household
  • Retirement Savings Account with matching contributions
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Masterclass Subscription available to all employees
  • Free office parking
  • Fully remote, in-person, or hybrid at the employee’s discretion

If you require a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable laws to assist with the job applicable or pre-employment process, please direct inquiries to People & Culture at ask-people-culture @ skyspecs.com. SkySpecs is an equal opportunity employer. SkySpecs does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job is no longer open

Life at SkySpecs

SkySpecs' automated robotic technology enables wind farm owners, ISPs and CEMs to easily monitor and inspect the health of their wind turbines. The single push of a button launches the drone, which then surveys all sides of all three blades, collecting high-resolution images that identify damage down to the smallest crack. Data is immediately transported to the SkySpecs data portal for viewing, annotating and generating reports. We make asset inspections faster, easier and more affordable, measurably minimizing downtime and maximizing lifespan. The SkySpecs team has been working together on robotic technology for over five years, originally out of the University of Michigan College of Engineering. Founders Danny Ellis and Tom Brady have been selected for numerous aerospace engineering awards and were most recently named to the "Forbes 30 Under 30" list.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Highenergy environment filled with incredibly smart people solving hard problems2. Collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and underpromise, over-deliver mantra3. Endless opportunities to make an impact during critical growth period4. Generous Leave Plan (20 weeks paid parental leave for mothers and fathers)5. Well defined training budget for upskilling based on interest areas6. Flexibility: Trust-based culture with work from home option7. Global Diversity: Work with teams from 5 different countries and multiple nationalities8. Attractive parental leave benefits (8% employer-paid pension, health insurance, 6 weeks annual holiday)9. Catered lunch program at the office10. Ability to manage distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones
Your tracker settings

We use cookies and similar methods to recognize visitors and remember their preferences. We also use them to measure ad campaign effectiveness, target ads and analyze site traffic. To learn more about these methods, including how to disable them, view our Cookie Policy or Privacy Policy.

By tapping `Accept`, you consent to the use of these methods by us and third parties. You can always change your tracker preferences by visiting our Cookie Policy.

logo innerThatStartupJob
Discover the best startup and their job positions, all in one place.
Copyright © 2024