Vacant job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a calculation engineer for shaft lines at Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn. We are looking for an engineer who wants to join our team working with calculations and analyses for propeller shaft systems. Are you a recent graduate or an experienced engineer? We can tailor the role and challenge based on your background; our goal is to find a motivated team player in mechanical engineering, technical physics, or equivalent.

You will be part of our product management department for propellers that develops and delivers market-leading world-class propulsion solutions. This from a product portfolio consisting of propellers, shaft lines, and reduction gears for all types of vessels, from aircraft carriers to smaller luxury yachts in the commercial and marine market. Our propellers vary in size from 1.5 to 10 m in diameter, and in Kristinehamn, we have delivered our high-performance propellers for over 80 years, starting with the well-known KAMEWA propeller.

As a calculation engineer for shaft lines, you are an integral part of the project delivery organization at Kongsberg. Your main responsibility will be to provide alignment and natural frequency calculations for the propeller system. By using a shaft modeling program, you will model shaft lines in their entirety and evaluate the condition of both the shafts themselves and the shaft line's auxiliary systems against classification society rules and manufacturer recommendations. Your work is crucial in providing our customers with important information about the installation of the shaft line to ensure that the propeller system operates as intended.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in rotor fault investigations. You will interface within and outside the department with designers, project managers, and salespeople. You will also have external contacts, such as component or system suppliers and shipyards.

We believe you should have

We are looking for an engineer with experience/education in mechanical engineering, technical physics, or equivalent. If you have experience working with FEA tools, such as Ansys, we view this positively. The ability to read drawings and experience in design work will be advantageous. In our global organization and market, your high level of English, both written and spoken, is fundamental to your success. Communication skills in other languages are considered an advantage.

We believe you can

• take initiative in a systematic way, make things happen, and take responsibility for results.

• analyze complex issues and problems and make rational assessments.

• collaborate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information, and support others in the pursuit of team goals.

What we can offer you

• Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship for continuous learning and career development.

• Competitive salary and benefits, including attractive insurance and pension plans.

• We offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work remotely or from a home office.

Our ambition is to fill the position as soon as possible; selection and interviews may therefore begin during the application period.

As we are a company working with customers in the defense maritime sector, citizenship-related questions will be part of the selection process. Security clearance is required for this position; therefore, Swedish citizenship or alternatively, currently residing in Sweden with a residence permit for at least 5 years, is a requirement.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology corporation. Throughout our proud two-hundred-year history, we have continuously evolved and applied innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers, partners, and society. We believe that diversity is our strength. By promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to leverage our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business outcomes.

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies drive the maritime industry forward and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unparalleled expertise, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 35 countries.

Kongsberg Maritime in Kristinehamn consists of 315 dedicated individuals working with sales, research, development, design, service, and assembly of market-leading solutions for various types of vessels. Our Hydrodynamic Research Center offers world-leading CFD and testing capabilities to support our product centers and customers.

Our Propulsion & Handling division delivers world-class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control, and waterjet for all marine industry sectors, including commercial, offshore, and marine sectors. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable products to our valued customers.