Engineer Automation

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What we’re made of
We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive.Damen Workboats, a leading division within the Damen Shipyards Group, consists of several entities including an operating company and four shipyards (Turkey, Vietnam, China and The Netherlands). We specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of workboats, offering a wide range of vessels for various maritime applications. Our open and informal culture with short communication lines ensures a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Within this setting, our finance department plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and supporting the growth of our division.

The role

Does your heart beat faster when you see a vessel? Are you an Automation Engineer and interested in the maritime sector? Are you a team player with ambitions to (further) develop yourself to a specialist? This position might be your next step!

The Automation Engineer is working on a broad variety of tasks. During the execution of the project, the Engineer will work in a team in order to deliver the requested engineering documents. You implement deep technical and practical knowledge into solid and innovative designs. The group Electrical and Automation is part of the Business Unit Workboats. The employees are assigned to projects, where they contribute with their expertise to product definition as well as the delivery of product information.

Due to the rapid developments in the field of automation within the maritime industry and at Damen in particular. Some of the development we are working on among others are autonomous sailing, smart and/or predictive maintenance, hybrid/electrical propulsion systems, etc.

Key accountabilities

• Contribute to the engineering process by developing the required deliverables, such as specification documents, functional descriptions, schematic drawings;
• Write detailed commissioning and test/validation protocols to ensure compliancy with Class regulations and product requirements (FAT, HAT, SAT);
• Develop functional descriptions and basic engineering documents and drawings related to the electrical and automation systems and processes onboard;
• Provide technical support to commissioning activities;
• Develop standard systems to be used in our standard products;
• Review vendor documentation and design and ensure compliance to our design philosophy and standardization approach;
• Maintain and develop standard AMCS and PMS I/O lists and ensure alignment with the IT on board / HMI system;
• Participate in design checks and reviews in order to guarantee the required quality;
• Management of all electrical/data interfaces between (subcontracted) systems;
• Contribute to the further development of the E&A Engineering department; Develop and describe standards and working methods.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s degree Electrical/ Automation Engineering or another relevant technical study;
• About 2 to 5 year experience in the design and installation of complex systems;
• Experience in the functional development of Control & Monitoring systems;
• Willingness to travel (short trips about 1 to 2 times a year);
• You master excellent communication skills in English and preferably in Dutch.

What we offer

Here at Damen we realize supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That’s why we continually invest in your development. Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):

• a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• a competitive salary;
• at least 40 days of annual leave;
• travel allowance;
• profit sharing & pension allowance;
• continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy.

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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.