Mechanical Engineer (m/f)

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Mechanical Engineer to manage all mechanical engineering aspects related to “CoE MARBLE – Centre of Excellence in Maritime Robotics and Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy” (https://www.marble.eu/), with focus on the two pilot sites located in Šibenik. The Mechanical Engineer will be based in Šibenik and will support the pilot sites’ Managers in the operations and maintenance of the infrastructure and equipment as well as be responsible for the design of mechanical solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in coordination and execution of operations at sea, maintenance of equipment and infrastructure and design of mechanical components. In addition, the preferred candidate will have multi-partner environment experience and possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Workplace: - in Šibenik, pilot sites of “CoE MARBLE – Centre of Excellence in Maritime Robotics and Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy” Key responsibilities: - Maintenance of the deployed and shore facilities: diving center, data center, offices, deployed underwater nodes. - Maintain and calibrate deployed sensors, cables and surface buoys. - Design mechanical solutions to meet the specifications of end users. - Operate and supply the infrastructure for experiments involving vessels and autonomous platforms. - Coordinate experimental and training activities - Specification and assistance in the procurement of equipment - Participate at meetings, and other relevant events - other tasks as defined by pilot site Managers, Head of Research Infrastructure and Equipment Department, and the Director

Candidates’ profile: - Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, etc) - Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in tasks related to the key responsibilities - Writing of technical specification documents: functional requirement document (FRD), request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP) - experience in developing and maintenance of marine systems - Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Knowledge of English language Preferred qualifications: - Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, etc). - background in project management - Diver certificate type: advanced open water - Experience in field trials - Driver’s licence: B category