Logistics Technician - Wave Energy
Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world-class team, determined to make a big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.
The Role
We are seeking a logistics technician based in our Portuguese entity in Viana do Castelo. You will collaborate across supply chain, manufacturing and field operations to support and facilitate the assembly and installation of our Wave Energy Converter.
Responsibilities
Plan, book, and track inbound and outbound shipments of materials, equipment, and components.
Coordinate transport logistics with freight forwarders and ensure timely deliveries.
Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or stock management systems.
Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and dispatch.
Prepare and maintain shipping documentation (packing lists, customs forms, delivery notes).
Monitor stock levels and trigger replenishment to prevent shortages.
Support logistics planning for offshore deployments or field operations (if relevant to CorPower).
Assist with sourcing and selecting suppliers for components, tools, and consumables.
Prepare and issue purchase orders.
Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Follow product traceability rules and FIFO (First-In, First-Out) procedures
Help ensure materials are stored correctly based on their specific requirements
Assist with tracking and organizing hand tools
Support basic tool maintenance and calibration activities
Help control and organize PPE
Skills and Software
3–5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or procurement coordination — preferably within industrial, manufacturing, or technology sectors.
Solid understanding of shipping, customs, and inventory management processes.
Experience with purchasing workflows (RFQs, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, invoice handling).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems (we use Monitor).
Comfortable with Excel and other standard office tools
Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners (suppliers, freight forwarders, etc.).
Familiarity with mechanical/electrical components or industrial equipment is a plus.
You may have a related degree but your personality, experience and interest in the field is the most important.
You are proficient in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written
As a person:
You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do
You are self-motivated and love to optimize your time
You always search for simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills
You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals
You see your tasks through to completion
You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally
You are data driven and strive to always back your points with solid analysis
- Cpo teams
- CPO Portugal Lda
- Locations
- Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo
Why join us ?
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Our mission
To bring competitive wave energy technology to the world, unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of renewable energy by harnessing the natural power of the oceans.
To solve a challenge that no one else has cracked before, whilst tackling climate change and achieving a sustainable low-carbon future.
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Your impact
Team members are given a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. You will have the chance to face technical and commercial challenges that are complex to solve, cutting-edge and highly inspiring.
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Your wellbeing
We try and encourage a fun and intellectually stimulating work environment here at CorPower Ocean. Throughout the journey we share the highs and lows together, which brings us all closer together !
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Your benefits
We offer an attractive package including: competitive base salary, stock options , health & wellbeing support, pension plan, health insurance, and six weeks of paid vacation.
Join the Wave Technology revolution!
We are a dynamic, supportive, fun and a truly international team of more than 15 nationalities including industry experts, innovators, experienced interdisciplinary engineers and business professionals.
CPO strive to combine the best of world class knowledge from around the world with a true entrepreneurial spirit devoted to developing the best wave energy technology out there .
About CorPower Ocean
CorPower Ocean is a global leader in Wave Energy technology. The ocean forms one of the largest yet least explored renewable energy sources on earth. We bring a new class of high efficiency Wave Energy Converters (WECs) enabling robust and cost-effective harvesting of electricity from ocean waves. The design principle is inspired by the pumping principles of the human heart and offers five times more energy per ton of device compared to previously known technologies, allowing a large amount of energy to be harvested using a small and low-cost device. A unique transparent protection mode brings survivability in the toughest storm conditions. We are headquartered in Sweden with offices in Portugal, Scotland and Norway.