Assembly Technician - Wave Energy

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make 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 energy transition by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.

Role

We are looking for an ambitious technician with knowledge and experience in mechanical and electrical assembly activities who will participate in the assembly & testing of our full-scale wave energy systems. You will mainly be required to travel to our operations site in Kristinehamn, and in periods to Viana do Castelo (Portugal) : this role will suit a technician looking for ownership, that enjoys being on the road (around 75% expected in peak times).

Responsibilities

• Assembly and installation of components and subsystems in our wave energy converters
• Control and adjust components and sub-systems before final assembly.
• Testing - from sub-system tests at suppliers to dry testing of complete systems in our machine hall.
• Documenting, correcting, and improving our methods of assembly and testing.
• Perform all tasks according to safety regulations, in a correct and accurate manner with the aim of always getting it right the first time.
• Support pilot installations in the field.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least five years of practical experience, from assembly or manufacturing, of advanced mechanical products
• Experience from electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical assembly is advantageous.
• Ability to document and continuously improve specific assembly procedures.
• Fault finding and development of solutions in conjunction with other departments
• Expertise in precise assembly of heavy and large mechanical parts.
• Experience handling heavy lifting equipment (crane, hydraulic lifting devices, forklift), with valid forklift licence - crane licenses would be advantageous.
• Computer skills (for test reports, reading control data and drawings).
• Knowledge of application regulations and safety instructions
• Willing & able to travel in Sweden or Europe for periods of time.
• Good English skills, spoken and written.
• Swedish language skills would be preferred, but not essential.

You are a dynamic and self-motivated individual, with the ability to work well in a team together with other experts. You are curious and love technology. You are ambitious and persistent, not afraid of challenging and innovative tasks that are often carried out for the first time ever. You are an effective problem solver who finds simple solutions to complex problems. You seek challenges and opportunities for development in your work. You want to work with technology and colleagues who, like you, strive to be industry leaders in their field.

As a person

• You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do
• You are self-motivated and love to optimise your time
• You always search for the most 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 are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid analysis

Why join us ?

• Our mission

  To bring competitive wave energy technology to the world, unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of renewable energy by harnessing the natural power of the oceans.

  To solve a challenge that no one else has cracked before, whilst tackling climate change and achieving a sustainable low-carbon future.

• Your impact

  Team members are given a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. You will have the chance to face technical and commercial challenges that are complex to solve, cutting-edge and highly inspiring.

• Your wellbeing

  We try and encourage a fun and intellectually stimulating work environment here at CorPower Ocean. Throughout the journey we share the highs and lows together, which brings us all closer together!

• Your benefits

  We offer an attractive package including: competitive base salary, stock options, health & wellbeing support, pension plan, health insurance, and six weeks of paid vacation.