Lead Engineer Industrial Automation

The electrification and automation within Damen Workboats is increasing fast and Damen wants to be on the fore front of these developments. Part of these developments is the way our vessels move and do their job. For this we are hiring a Lead Engineer Industrial Automation.

Are you the one able to develop innovative systems and are you able to design this into a standardization package? Then apply now!

As a Lead Engineer Industrial Automation you are part of the electrification team within the division Workboats. This multi-disciplinary team is responsible for the development and standardization of the technology required for the electrification of the workboat product portfolio. A product portfolio consisting of High Speed Crafts, Ferries, Tugboats and stationary dredgers.

In this role you will be responsible for the engineering of the modular technology that fits this variety of vessels and operational profiles. You will be working be within the domain of Control and Automation for Electric and Hybrid propulsion systems. A challenging task in which you are involved from the development of the systems to the successful implementation into our projects. You will be reporting to the Team Leader Electrical and Automation within the Engineering department.

In this exciting role you will be involved in a lot.:

• Engineering and managing a range of systems, like power management systems (PMS) energy management systems (EMS), propulsion control and monitoring systems for our electric and hybrid propulsion systems;
• Contributing to the development of new technology required for Electric and Hybrid propulsion systems;
• Managing the interfaces with other sub-systems (mechanical/shipbuilding disciplines);
• Contributing to the engineering process by developing the required deliverables, such as specification documents, functional descriptions, system principles and modular engineering building blocks;
• Supporting our production locations when manufacturing our vessels;
• Supporting the design and proposal engineers on new vessel designs;
• Providing knowledge and training to our Services Department;
• Supporting on the sub-systems during the complete vessel lifecycle.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Process Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or another relevant technical study;
• At least five years relevant work experience, preferably in the shipbuilding industry;
• Demonstrable knowledge on industrial automation systems, e.g. PMS, EMS and control systems for electric propulsions;
• Knowledge of international rules and experience in working with Ship Classification Societies;
• Capability to translate product requirement into system requirements, concept design and basic engineering;
• Experience with the integration of electrical systems in shipbuilding;
• Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch is a plus.

As a person you are:

• Energetic and enthusiastic about your field of work;
• Aware of what needs to be done and you are able to motivate people ;
• Methodical in your approach to the engineering tasks;
• Able to influence, put things into perspective of the bigger picture;
• Willing to travel (short trips about 1 to 2 times a year).

We want to make sure you are a happy Lead Engineer Electric Propulsion, so we will support you to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities.

We offer you:

• Personal guidance, freedom, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
• A work from home policy.

We look forward to meeting you! Do you need more information? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Gerard Eggink (Recruiter) 06-10 26 55 93

Damen Workboats does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered.

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