CorPower Ocean

Mechanical Design Engineer - Wave Energy

Join CorPower Ocean in Hägersten as a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on wave energy converters. Develop and optimize mechanical systems, collaborate across teams, and contribute to renewable energy innovation. Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and a role with global impact in clean energy.
CorPower Ocean
CorPower Ocean Hägersten, Sweden On-site Full time UTC+01:00

CorPower Ocean

Company Overview

CorPower Ocean AB

Stockholm, Sweden

2009

Approximately 80 employees (source: andersnord.com). No public revenue disclosures for 2023 or later.

What They Do

CorPower Ocean focuses exclusively on wave energy technology, developing point absorber wave energy converters (WECs) that harness ocean waves as the world's largest untapped renewable source. Their technology delivers over five times more electricity per tonne of equipment than prior state-of-the-art systems (source: corpowerocean.com). The core products include CorPack modular clusters with capacities ranging from 10-30 MW, which comprise WECs, moorings, anchors, intra-array cables, floating collection hubs, and electrical systems. These are designed for scalable utility-scale wave farms, utilizing a heart-inspired pumping principle with pre-tensioned WaveSpring for phase control, allowing for high efficiency in normal waves and survivability during storms (source: corpowerocean.com).

CorPower's services span the entire project lifecycle, starting from Stage 1 Opportunity Assessment, which includes yield analysis, conceptual design, and cost estimation, to Stage 2 Project Development involving detailed design and finance, and finally Stage 3 Project Delivery, which encompasses manufacturing and installation (source: corpowerocean.com). Their target markets are primarily coastal regions, where they aim to complement existing wind and solar energy sources with stable output, catering to developers, utilities, and governments seeking 24/7 clean energy solutions. Key differentiators include their lightweight composite design and the world's largest 7.2 MW dry-test facility located in Stockholm, which is used for simulated global wave testing (source: corpowerocean.com).

Projects & Track Record

CorPower Ocean has completed notable projects such as the 1:2 scale C3 prototype, which was deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, between 2018 and 2019. This project successfully demonstrated the performance and survivability of their technology. More recently, in September 2023, they installed the first commercial-scale C4 device at Aguçadoura in northern Portugal, which generated electricity in regular sea conditions and survived harsh weather, subsequently being recovered for upgrades before redeployment (source: wikipedia.org). Ongoing major projects include the HiWave-5 demonstration in Portugal, which is supported by a 7.3 million EUR investment from AICEP, and the development of next-generation type-certified devices aimed at bankable farms (source: corpowerocean.com). Their geographic presence spans Sweden, Portugal, Scotland, and Norway, emphasizing local job creation through modular CorPacks for global coastal rollout (source: corpowerocean.com).

Recent Developments

In 2023, CorPower Ocean achieved a significant milestone by deploying and operating the commercial-scale C4 WEC in Aguçadoura, validating both its survivability and electricity generation capabilities. Following this, the device was recovered for maintenance and upgrades, while the company pursued prototype certification (source: eicscalingclub.eu). They are also advancing next-generation devices toward type certification for commercial viability and continuing the execution of the HiWave-5 project (source: corpowerocean.com). In the recently concluded COMPACT project, CorPower partnered with OPS Solutions to develop and test a lightweight composite pre-tension cylinder prototype, targeting PED certification at 900 bar pressure to reduce costs and mass (source: corpowerocean.com). The company has not reported any major acquisitions or mergers, but they continue to grow their team, which now consists of approximately 80 employees (source: eicscalingclub.eu).

Working There

CorPower Ocean offers a variety of roles spanning engineering disciplines such as hydrodynamics, power take-off (PTO), composites, marine operations, machinery integration, and project management. The team, which has grown to approximately 80 employees from 20 different countries, is characterized by a culture that emphasizes courageous problem-solving and diligence in physics-based testing (source: eicscalingclub.eu). Hiring occurs at their Stockholm headquarters, as well as in Viana do Castelo, Oslo, and Stromness, reflecting their diverse operational needs (source: wikipedia.org). The company promotes a mission-driven environment that attracts global talent, with a focus on innovation and practical solutions to complex challenges in wave energy technology (source: corpowerocean.com). While specific employee benefits are not documented, their careers page invites potential candidates to join their mission to "power the planet" alongside partners like EIT InnoEnergy (source: corpowerocean.com).

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Job Description

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world-class team, determined to make a big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.

The Role

We are seeking a mechanical design engineer with industrial equipment experience to develop and optimise our wave energy converters. You will be part of the mechanical team and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply chain and field operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design of mechanical structures and mechanisms from concept to release-for-production
  • Perform structural analysis (hand calculation and FEA)
  • 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) at module level
  • Manage your 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 and coach more junior engineers
  • Support assembly, testing, and pilot installations in the field

Skills and Software

  • You have 5+ years of relevant experience from designing mechanical systems & industrial equipment
  • You have proven end-to-end development - design, build, test and release - across multiple projects
  • You have a broad technical knowledge and genuine interest in the different aspects of machinery and mechanical design. Knowledge of mooring, gearbox technology, pneumatics, hydraulics, structural optimization, fabrication, sensors, and/or electricity generation equipment is qualifying.
  • You have experience working with Creo CAD, Windchill PLM and ANSYS for structural analysis (or equivalent tools with willingness to get up to speed)
  • You may have a BSc or a MSc. degree in mechanical engineering or related disciplines, but your personality, experience and interest in the field is the most important.
  • You are proficient in English, both spoken and written

As a person

  • You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do
  • You are self-motivated and love to optimize your time
  • You always search for simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
  • You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills
  • You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals
  • You see your tasks through to completion
  • You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally
  • You adapt to change and update decisions as evidence evolves
  • You are data driven and strive to always back your points with solid analysis

Job location

Västberga Allé 60 BV

12630 Hägersten , Stockholm County - Sweden

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About the role

May 31, 2026

Full time

Company

May 31, 2026

On-site

Tidal and Wave Energy

CorPower Ocean

corpowerocean.com

  •  Hägersten, Sweden

5+ years

UTC+01:00

Tags

Marine Engineering · Ocean Energy · Energy Resilience · Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering