Marine Materials Ireland: Mechanical Engineer - Floating Wind (1 vacancy)

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Floating Wind

An opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and innovative start-up company, specialising in floating wind energy solutions. We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to help design and develop cutting-edge mechanical systems for our offshore wind projects. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop mechanical systems for wind turbines and floating support structures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers and project managers
• Conduct design feasibility studies and analyse performance data to optimise mechanical systems
• Participate in field experiments and commissioning activities
• Stay current with emerging trands and technologies in the floating wind sector

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering preferably in renewable energy or similar
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including design, analysis, and performance optimisation
• Experience with CAD software and numerical simulation tools and methods
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
• A background in marine or wind energy sectors would be advantageous
• Job contains an element of travel, so a full clean driver’s license (recognised in Ireland) would be beneficial

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced start-up and be a part of a team that is shaping the future of floating wind energy. We offer a competitive salary with flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are a driven and motivated engineer looking to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Please send CVs and a cover letter to info@marinematerialsireland.com

Marine Materials Ireland (MMI) is an Irish start-up company with a very ambitious and strong business growth forecast. MMI is focused on developing robust, scalable, competitive solutions for floating wind energy and offers its staff the opportunity to develop their skills by working with novel, ground-breaking technologies. MMI is currently developing floating wind turbines to be deployed at a fish farm in Galway. The company has ambitions to develop the technology to build Megawatt-scale devices. The Mechanical Engineering role will be highly influential and will contribute both to operational and strategic growth of the company. The selected candidate will report to the Chief Technical Officer.