Powertrain Engineer

Want to shape the future of waterborne transport and join a world-class team?

Candela is the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels. Since 2014, we’ve gone from building our first premium electric speedboat in a small Stockholm workshop to delivering game-changing vessels around the globe. The Candela P-12 is our latest innovation - the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is not just operating in Stockholm, but now attracting orders from around the world.
Our boats “fly” thanks to computer-guided underwater wings under the hull made out of lightweight carbon fiber. The wings lift the vessel above the water, which results in cutting energy use by up to 80%, while offering zero emissions and a far better passenger experience than traditional diesel vessels.

And that’s exactly why we do this. Our mission is clear: to speed up the transition to fossil fuel–free lakes and oceans.

We are now looking for a Powertrain Engineer to support Candela’s growth ambitions. In this role you will be driving the development for one or more components and functionalities in the Powertrain system throughout the complete lifecycle. We take responsibility and drives the development from concept through industrialization and all the way to our demanding customers.

This is a team, that plays an instrumental role in the development of our vessels and consists of skilled engineers and experts with extended knowledge and experience of all critical high voltage components that is needed to make the boats fly. When joining Candela and the Powertrain team you will be part of a team that is in the forefront in the world of electrification.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Own the Propulsion system, from charging inlet to electric machines, as well as cabin HVAC and low-voltage actuators.

• Define and set requirements for system, system behavior and components.

• Secure that the system can be certified according to applicable standards.

• Evaluate and test performance, functionality and quality of the system.

• Interact with and support the software team to help achieve ultimate functionality and performance of the control systems.

• Support after market and service to ensure the best possible customer experience.

• Support production and procurement to secure products with competitive quality and cost.
  

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a future team member with experience and motivation to work with electrical components, prior experience of high voltage batteries, fast charging high voltage applications and powertrain system. The new team member shouldn't be just technically skilled, but also a creative mind to push ideas further.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in engineering or similar

• You have prior experience, education or strong interest in high voltage powertrains and an engineering degree in a relevant field.

• You have fundamental knowledge of electrical rotational machines, motor controller topologies or batteries.

• You have system experience and a good understanding of how to integrate components into a system realizing complex functionality.

• Self propelled with a strong drive and feel confident to work in a dynamic environment with high pace, shifting focus and strong market presence.

• Excellent communication skills in English and team-oriented attitude

Form of employment: Full-time with initial 6 month probation period
Start date: ASAP
Location/base: Frihamnen,
Team: Powertrain Engineering
Reporting to: Director Software & Powertrain Engineering

Why people love working at Candela?
At Candela, we’re not just building electric vessels - we’re creating a whole new category of clean, efficient waterborne transport. You get the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing the results in action - sometimes literally, when we organize test rides for our newcomers! We’re a diverse and ambitious team of over 50 nationalities, united by a revolutionary spirit and kindness. That means we work hard, but always with humility and while having fun - whether it’s solving a manufacturing challenge, improving processes, or cheering each other on during Candela Months, our year-round calendar of bonding activities and events.

We’re office-first but not office-only. We believe collaboration is most powerful when we build together, in person - but we also trust our team to work in ways that fit their life. At Candela, you’ll find a place where bold ideas are welcomed, great people are celebrated, and the ride is just as important as the destination.

Recruitment process:
We aim to keep our recruitment process as straightforward and efficient as possible. As an international company with English as our corporate language, the entire process is conducted in English. Therefore, please submit your application in our corporate language as well. Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email due to GDPR so please use our career website for you application.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!