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Are you seeking a job in wind energy and want to help shape a sustainable and clean future? You have come to the right place!

SkySails was the first company in the world to succeed in harnessing the significant potential of high-altitude winds. It all began with the idea of towing cargo ships with a kite. This vision turned into reality, and in 2007 SkySails successfully developed the towing kite technology into an industrial application. We became a green shipping pioneer! Up until today, we use large and fully automated kites for eco-friendly shipping and renewable power generation. We are driven by the common goal to make the world more sustainable. Our team of creative minds, innovative engineers, and passionate software developers play a central role in making this happen. Over the years, we have grown to over 130 people. We work in a family atmosphere with flat hierarchies, trust, and direct communication channels.

Sounds interesting? Find your wind energy job below and help shape a sustainable and clean future with us!

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OUR VISION

Our vision is to accelerate the global energy transition with our technology and knowhow

OUR VALUES

Enthusiasm for technology & sustainability
Our goal is to create a greener future with innovative technology.

Passion and independence
With our ideas and our passion, every one of us drives our joint project and assumes responsibility.

Openness and team spirit
We are convinced that the best results are achieved as a team. That is why our corporate culture is characterized by flat hierarchies, openness and respect for each other.

WHAT OUR TEAM SAYS

Within my role I am given room to maneuver and assume responsibility to fulfill my tasks. With the management acknowledging staff as one of the most important resources of the company the vibes at work are positive and supportive. I am very proud to work at SkySails and support this new technology with tremendous potential.

AlexandraTechnical Project Lead

If someone really wants to make a difference, then he can do it with us! Everyone in our team is motivated. I don't have the feeling that anyone is disinterested or just “doing” the job. That's why you can really get involved and develop new things with your team. I really enjoy coming to work.

FabianSoftware Developer

It is very exciting to actively contribute to the development of technologies for environmental protection - this is my passion. I find my work challenging, but also very creative. We have a very good balance between theoretical an hands-on activities in the lab and workshop.

EnzoElectrical Engineer

SkySails offers a very motivating working environment with challenging and varied tasks. My whole team is driven by the motivation to save energy in shipping and I am proud of our contribution to climate protection. My colleagues have many different backgrounds and it's extraordinary to have such diversity in such a small company.

FalkoHead of Reporting

I always wanted to do a job that is meaningful to me and I can do that at SkySails! The work here is also very versatile: We not only sit at the computer and design the parts but are also in the workshop and assemble and test the components we design. As a result, we can see very quickly the results of our work.

ChristophHead of Mechanical Engineering

The team is very young and you get the feeling from everybody that they are passionate about their work. People here are open to improvement suggestions and innovation ideas. I quickly had the feeling that even long-established colleagues were taking my opinion seriously.

PatrickProject Management

VACANCIES

In face of the global Covid-19 crisis, our top priority is to protect the health of our employees and partners and do our part to prevent the spread of the virus. The majority of our colleagues are working from home at the time being and our recruitment strategy has shifted to virtual platforms. So despite all the challenges of the current situation, our hiring process is ongoing. It may though take us a bit longer to proceed your application, so we ask in advance for your patience and understanding.

OUR BENEFITS

Do something good!

Flexible work models

Room for ideas

Flat hierarchies

Group accident insurance

Freshly made pasta

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

In all phases of the selection process, we put great importance to openness and fairness. You can enquire about the status of your application at any time.

Please note that we only accept applications via our career page (no e-mails, please)!

Assessment

Your application is assessed by the HR team based on the position requirements and your submitted profile.
If there is a potential match, your application is passed on to the relevant department.

First interview

Your first interview will be with a member the HR team and your potential team manager
At this stage, we’d like to get to know you better and give you a chance to ask us questions.

Second interview

You will be given a 40 min work sample
Work samples are for permanent positions only

Feedback

The HR team gives you a call to inform you whether you are selected or not