InflowControl was established in Porsgrunn in 2011 and is a world leading technology company in the domain of inflow control technology. With our award-winning and patented inflow technology, the Autonomous Inflow Control Valve (AICV®), and various reservoir management technologies, our vision is to change the oil industry to become more sustainable and cost efficient. We have our headquarters in Porsgrunn, along with R&D, engineering, lab, and manufacturing departments, as well as an additional eight offices across five continents. The company currently has 50 employees, and we anticipate growth in the years ahead.

InflowControl is seeking an innovative Principal Mechanical Engineer with a commercial mindset to join our dynamic R&D team.

We are looking for someone passionate about product innovation who values both teamwork and independent work. You are creative, self-driven, flexible, solution-oriented, structured and proactive in addressing problems and challenges.

With us, you will work in a fast-paced international environment, where you accelerate customers access to innovative solutions. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will play a central role in the development of our technology and solutions, helping to shape the future of our company. Collaboration across departments and disciplines is important to us at InflowControl, so we are looking for employees who actively share knowledge, experiences, and information and support others to achieve the team's goals.

With us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee and execute the development of new products from concept to final solution
• Drive technological innovation within our existing technology portfolio by identifying and implementing improvements in design and development processes to increase efficiency and quality
• Focus on developing and optimizing mechanical components and systems to ensure their high performance and reliability
• Conduct simulations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the design's performance and robustness under various conditions
• Develop and monitor test protocols to ensure that products meet the company’s quality requirements and safety standards
• Work closely with other departments and external partners to meet requirements and specifications
• Prepare technical specifications and report on project status and results

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent technical education in relevant fields
• Has experience from concept development to final product, preferably in mechanical design
• Is proficient in 3D design tools like SolidWorks
• Has experience with flow technology (desirable)
• Possesses a strong understanding of mechanical design and product development
• Lives by the values: Passion, collaboration, integrity, and agility
• Is committed to continuous personal and team development
• Approaches tasks methodically and with structure
• Is curious, initiative-taking, and takes responsibility within their field
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Why join us?
With us, there is always a lot going on. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit as we scale up and enhance our execution capabilities through agile team while staying focused and efficient. We foster a supportive social environment where people care for one another and contribute to each other’s success. We are an informal organization with a flat structure, providing significant influence on your workday and the company’s development. We adhere to high standards and have ambitious goals for the future – to change the oil industry to become more sustainable and cost efficient.

The application deadline is December 4, 2024.