image of wind turbines in the sea at dawn

Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Stavanger

​Mechanical Design Engineer

A Mechanical Design Engineer conceives, designs, and tests various mechanical systems and products. They contribute to all stages of product development, from initial concept through design, development, and production.

A successful Mechanical Design Engineer should exhibit strong analytical skills, creativity, and proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software. A Bachelor’s degree, HNC/HND, in mechanical engineering, or a related field, is typically required for the role. When hiring for this role, companies look for candidates who possess hands-on experience in mechanical design and knowledge of industry regulations and standards. Experience with testing procedures and quality assurance is also highly valued.

View all Mechanical design engineer jobs

​Stavanger

Stavanger is the oil capital of Norway, and its most important port. The biggest city in Western Norway, it offers coastal views, historic maritime architecture and lots of sunshine. Stavanger has a population of around 130,000 people.

Stavanger is recognised worldwide as a leader in the advances of offshore petroleum, and it is considered the oil capital of the North Sea. The engineering sector in Stavanger also consists of a wide range of companies, from large international corporations to small local start-ups.

There are regular local buses with connections to all parts of Stavanger. The main train station is Jernbanestasjonen, which has frequent trains running north to Bergen, Oslo and south-west to Kristiansand.