Job Description For External Posting
Wind helped us discover our planet, and now it can help us preserve it. Our vision is to provide wings for a shipping revolution, and we have two strong mother companies to back us up: Alfa Laval and Wallenius.
Would you like to contribute to this change, then join our fast-growing, highly competent and passionate team in Stockholm, Sweden. AlfaWall Oceanbird AB is a 50/50 joint venture, owned by Alfa Laval and Wallenius but operated as an independent company. We are developing wing sail technology for the global shipping market.
Our team is growing and we are now looking for a Hydraulics engineer to our team based in Flemingsberg, Stockholm.
The heart and muscles of the wingsail is the hydraulic system, consisting of a large main hydraulic power unit, a smaller backup power unit, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors for the three main actuations of the wing. The project is in a very interesting phase where we are testing the first version of the hydraulic system at our test site in Landskrona.
What will you do?
Your responsibilities will include:
Hydraulic system design and creating hydraulic schematic diagrams.
Selection of hydraulic components as valves, pumps, filters, pipes.
Hands on testing of the hydraulic system, including hydraulic measurement systems and analysis of the test results.
Assuring hydraulic system safety and assess risks related to the hydraulic system.
Testing and commissioning of the systems onboard vessels.
Define requirements, concepts and solutions for new generations of the wing actuation system.
Technical interface towards suppliers.
Support with regulatory submissions and hydraulic system documentation.
Who are you?
To succeed in this role, you should have:
At least a bachelor’s degree in hydraulics, mechanical or mechatronics engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.
Either a record of courses in hydraulic system design or equivalent work experience.
You are self-going and self-motivated.
Strong team player, you thrive working together with other people and competences in reaching a common goal and contribute to sustainable shipping.
In addition, it is beneficial to have experience in one or several of the following:
Practical experience from hydraulic installation work.
Experience of hydraulic testing, test tools and analysis of measurement results.
Experience of hydraulic scheme design tools, preferably HyDraw.
Experience of control system design, sensor selection, electrical installation, etc.
System modeling and simulation in Matlab/Simulink.
Experience of mechanical CAD, preferably CREO.
Experience in working cross-functionally together with control-system, electrical and mechanical engineers ensuring complete system performance.
Working experience within the marine industry and DNV regulations.
Regular travel to our test site in Landskrona is expected, as well as spending time with testing and commissioning onboard oceangoing ships.
Relocation support will be offered as needed for the right candidate, should you not be located in Stockholm, Sweden, currently.
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For more information, please contact
Regina Garcia Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
Union information
Anders Jansson, Unionen, [email protected]
Axel Scharing, Akademikerna, [email protected]
We review applications on a rolling basis.
Please note that, in compliance with GDPR, we cannot accept applications submitted via email.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
As part of Alfa Wall Oceanbird commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the preemployment process. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in hydraulics, mechanical or mechatronics engineering or equivalent
- Courses in hydraulic system design or equivalent work experience
- Ability to perform hands-on hydraulic testing and measurement analysis
- Ability to work in teams, self-motivated and proactive
- Practical experience with hydraulic installation work
- Experience with hydraulic testing tools and analysis of measurement results
- Experience with hydraulic schematic design tools, preferably HyDraw
- Experience in control system design, sensor selection and electrical installation
- System modeling and simulation experience in Matlab/Simulink
- Mechanical CAD experience, preferably CREO
- Experience working cross-functionally with control-system, electrical and mechanical engineers
- Working experience within the marine industry and knowledge of DNV regulations
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Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
