45d ago
Job description
By doing an internship 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 transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.
The Role
The Mechanical team at CorPower Ocean is looking for an intern/master's thesis student with keen interests in structural analysis, solid mechanics and finite element analysis.
For thesis work placement, projects will be focused on finding and implementing workflow improvements and methodology effectivizations in the structural analysis chain, from input load data sourcing and geometry handling to result evaluations. A part of the project time will be spent getting into the existing methods used at CorPower today, with the intention of improving upon these workflows.
Technical field
Mechanical engineering, Structural Analysis
When
Immediate, preferably 6 months
Workload
Full-time
Responsibilities
- Conduct structural analysis of components featured in our wave energy converter
- Automate reoccurring FE-tasks
- Investigate options for improved integration between FE-software and Creo/WindChill
- Contribute to internal methodology documentation and process improvements
For this project we value experience and interest in
- Commercial FEA-software (Ansys, HyperMesh, OptiStruct, ABAQUS or equivalent)
- Solid mechanics
- Extracurricular projects with engineering focus
- Programming, AI
- Passion for improving processes
You are proficient in English, both spoken and written. Your personality, experience and interest in the field are the most important and what is most highly valued at CorPower.
As a person
- You strive for excellence, put quality into everything you do
- You are self-motivated and passionate about your technical area
- You always search for the most simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
- You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach ambitious goals
CorPower Ocean has a diverse team with many nationalities and backgrounds, all working towards the same goal: To Power the Planet with clean energy from ocean waves.
Why join us?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
Pay & benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
About this role
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Updated
7 Oct 2026
Job type
Internship
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Student
Employercorpowerocean.com
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About CorPower Ocean
Company Overview
Name
CorPower Ocean AB
HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
Founded2009
SizeApproximately 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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