Overview
Mechanical Design Engineer (M/F/NB) – Wave Energy at CorPower Ocean. Join to apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer (M/F/NB) – Wave Energy role at CorPower Ocean. This role is based in our Portuguese entity in Viana do Castelo where you will work closely with our operations team.
Responsibilities
* Design of mechanical structures and mechanisms from concept to release-for-production
* Perform structural analysis (hand calculation and FEA)
* Support hands-on work with mechanical and electrical parts of the wave energy converter as well as other equipment and tooling
* Support the assembly of mechanical and electrical units from prefabricated parts/components to obtain subassemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand-tools, power-tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment
* Present to cross-disciplinary stakeholders during design reviews
* Produce technical documentation for internal use and third-party verification/certification
* Perform failure mode, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA)
* Manage modules and components to meet performance, schedule and cost targets
* Investigate new solutions to improve performance, manufacturability and reliability
* Interface with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and field-testing teams
* Support pilot installations in the field
Skills And Software
* 2-5 years of relevant experience from designing mechanical systems & industrial equipment
* Proven end-to-end development - design, build, test and release - across multiple projects
* Broad technical knowledge and genuine interest in machinery and mechanical design. Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, structural optimization, fabrication, sensors, and/or electricity generation equipment is qualifying. Experience in pressure vessel design within the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) framework is valued.
* Experience with Creo CAD, Windchill PLM and ANSYS for structural analysis (or equivalent tools with willingness to get up to speed)
* BSc or MSc degree in mechanical engineering or related disciplines preferred, but personality, experience and interest are most important
* Proficient in English, both spoken and written
As a Person
* Striving for excellence, putting quality into everything you do
* Self-motivated and time-optimized
* Seek simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
* Curious and eager to continually develop your skills
* Persistent and able to see tasks through to completion
* Comfortable presenting solutions internally and externally
* Data driven with solid analysis to back points
Benefits Include
* 5 extra days of vacation
* Meal card for the maximum non-taxable amount
* Company cell phone & laptop
* Flexible working hours
Location
Based in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, working closely with the operations team.
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