Composit design engieer

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be a 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. You will find a dynamic work environment with highly motivated and skilled individuals. We offer autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. Having shown game-changing performance in wave energy, your work will be watched from around the world.

Role
We are looking for a senior composite design engineer to take an important role in the design, fabrication and testing of our innovative wave energy converters.

Responsibilities
Module owner for one or several composite structures within the Wave Energy Converter
Perform 3D design and produce 2D drawings in Solid Works
Perform strength and fatigue analysis using FEM tools
Produce technical documentation
Report engineering calculations for 3rd party verification and certification
Perform failure mode, effects and criticality analysis for modules and system
Manage your modules to meet performance, schedule and budget targets
Investigate new solutions to improve performance, reliability or manufacturability
Support procurement activities including component and supplier selection, manufacturing and factory acceptance testing of modules
Perform assembly and testing of modules and prototype systems in our machine hall
Support pilot installations in the field


Skills and qualifications
Good understanding of composite design standards – DNVGL-ST-C501
Expert level in FEA analysis of composite structures – using ANSYS suit of tools
Good understanding of composite industrial materials and fabrication methods
Validation experience through coupon testing, sub-component and full-scale testing
Practical experience in the manufacturing of composites
Experience in design for filament winding and VARI processes
Broad technical knowledge in machine design, sealing solutions, marine and offshore environment


You have a minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience from designing mechanical systems and industrial equipment, with specific emphasis on composite structures. You have experience from successfully driving projects through planning, designing, manufacturing and deploying industrial equipment.
You may have a B.Sc or a M.Sc. 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 and put quality into everything you do
you enjoy leading and coaching team members to reach the best joint results
you love to learn new things and take pride in constantly developing your skills
you are always searching for the most simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
you are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach ambitious goals
you are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid analysis
you are outspoken and like to interact with colleagues, partners and suppliers