Mechanical 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.

Now you can be part of the amazing team at Candela! We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to Candelas Manufacturing Engineering team to take ownership of the serial production implementation of a multitude of subsystems such as Interior installations and different marine systems. This is a hands-on role — you’ll design, plan, and document in CAD, but also install and test systems yourself. You’ll ensure that systems are robust, serviceable, and seamlessly integrated within Candela’s electric hydrofoiling vessels. This role involves close cross-functional collaboration with Research & Development, Production, Purchasing and Industrial design teams to turn R&D designs into reliable, Serial producible processes and designs.

What you'll do

· Collaborate closely with Research & Development to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability and long-term production stability.

· Drive the successful industrialization of new products by ensuring robust manufacturing processes, optimized tooling, and an efficient design-for-production approach.

· Evaluate and enhance existing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

· Perform hands-on installation, prototyping, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems.

· Drive system validation and troubleshooting during prototype and production stages.

· Design and develop production tools and production test equipment.

· Create detailed CAD models, assembly drawings, and installation documentation.

What are we looking for?

· M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

· 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within marine, vehicle, or aerospace systems installation.

· Proficiency in CAD design and mechanical documentation (Catia v5/3dexperience).

· Practical, hands-on engineering mindset — comfortable working with tools and installations.

· Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills across disciplines.

· Fluent in English; Swedish is a plus.

Form of employment: Full-time with initial 6 month probation period
Start date: ASAP
Location/base: Rotebro, Stockholm
Team: Manufacturing Engineering, Operations
Reporting to: Manufacturing Engineering Director

Why do 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 your application.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!

Candela’s ultimate purpose is to speed up the transition to fossil fuel-free lakes and oceans. We re-think efficiency in waterborne transport to radically push the performance boundaries of electric boats and ships. 

We believe that the faster the world stops relying on fossil fuels and instead moves towards a zero-emission future, the better.

Join our mission to electrify marine transportation? We look forward to hearing from you.