Hydraulics Engineer

AlfaWall Oceanbird AB is a 50/50 joint venture, owned by Alfa Laval and Wallenius but operated as an independent company.  Our strong mother companies provide valuable insights in shipping and industrial production and enables us to have a long-term perspective. By harnessing wind – a constant and free energy source – we contribute to a more sustainable shipping industry. The wind helped us discover our planet – now it can help us preserve it!

Oceanbird is now moving into the realization phase of our wing sails. During the year to come, we will test our first full-scale prototypes and at the same time prepare for moving into a commercial phase with focus on getting the wing sail out on the market.

The heart and muscles of the Oceanbird Wing 560 is the hydraulic system. It consists 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 as we are testing the first version of the hydraulic system at our test site in Landskrona.

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
• Work close with our hydraulic suppliers
• Support with regulatory submissions and hydraulic system documentation

This role is located in the Tumba, Stockholm until the office moves to Flemmingsberg in 2025. Regular travel to our test site in Landskrona is expected, as well as spending time with testing and commissioning onboard oceangoing ships.

To succeed in this role, you should:

⇒ Have at least a bachelor’s degree in hydraulics, mechanical or mechatronics engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.

⇒ Have either a record of courses in hydraulic system design or equivalent work experience.

⇒ Be self-going and self-motivated.

⇒ Be a 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.

• Experience of control system design, sensor selection, electrical installation, etc.

• System modeling and simulation in Matlab/Simulink.

• Experience of mechanical CAD.

• 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.

A chance to be a part of something bigger and make a real change, and at the same time having a workplace that is characterized by a positive atmosphere. The office, currently located in Tumba, is set to relocate during Spring 2025 to a newbuilt office with a high-tech lab and education center in Flemingsberg, southern part of Stockholm.

Our core values are:
Pioneering Spirit – We dare to challenge the conventional and break new ground. As pioneers, we empower a revolution.
Natural forces – The power in the wind, in people, in ideas – the natural forces surrounding us all are waiting to be harvested.
Fun & Passion – It´s harder to fly alone – only together can we make a difference. Cooperation and shared passions build our strong team spirit.
Dedication – Dedicated to high-quality and robustness, to offer the right help on sustainability journeys, to be the best. Dedicated to making change.

For more information, please contact
Magnus MackAldener, Head of R&D Oceanbird, +46 76 252 93 38, magnus.mackaldener@alfalaval.com
Regina Garcia Moguel, Talent Acquisition Partner, regina.garciamoguel@alfalaval.com

Union information:
Francisco Garcia, Akademikerföreningen,  +46 733 995 684
Anders Jansson, Unionen, +46730780482

We review applications continually so please send in yours as soon as possible not later than October 31st, 2024. Please note that, due to GDPR, we do not accept applications sent via email.

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