Software Developer CAD/PLM

ABOUT US

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

THE ROLE

Damen Naval is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software developer CAD/PLM who wants to work in the Enterprise Knowledge Language (EKL) and join our team, focusing on the 3DExperience (3DX) platform. In this pivotal role, you will develop EKL scripts and programs within 3DX (CAD/PLM platform), ensuring the platform meets the evolving needs of our business. You will analyse requirements, develop and document solutions, and provide strategic advice for continuous improvement. Your collaboration with solution providers will be key to creating scalable and innovative capabilities. You will also work closely together with the Functional Application Specialists 3DX, Testers and Key Users.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop business rules and actions for data generation, capture, modification, or extraction.
• Maintain the Data Setup of 3DEXPERIENCE servers to ensure seamless user operations and error-free server performance.
• Create and verify knowledge checks for data accuracy and generate reports and templates.
• Develop business information essentials for reporting or enhancing functionality.
• Collaborate with Functional Application Specialists and key users to identify and implement EKL automation options.
• Review and refine functional specifications, devising technical solutions in consultation with Functional Application Managers or Global Solution Architects.
• Independently program, test, and debug solutions, working closely with testers.
• Document solutions through use cases and demonstrate them to key stakeholders.
• Determine and develop routes for missing EKL methods in consultation with solution architects, utilizing CAA/C++ or raising program enhancement requests as needed.
• Coach colleagues and create service requests to resolve bugs and improve systems.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Software development experience, preferably also with EKL and the 3DX platform, specifically with CATIA.
• Proficiency with IT/IM products, services, and processes, particularly in relation to 3D design and engineering applications, PDM solutions, and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python), databases, and distributed version control tools such as GIT.
• Strong ability to work with and improve existing code as well as write new code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Dutch or German is desirable.
• Excellent references and antecedents as a pre-employment security screening is a standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required and candidates with NL/EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.

• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality. A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

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