Concept Design Engineer Electrical- & Automation Systems

Career at Damen

About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Concept Design Engineer Electrical- & Automation Systems (E&A), you are the architect of the electrical and automation systems for our complex naval ships. Your work is crucial, starting during the proposal process (pre-contract stage). You establish and manage the conceptual design frameworks.

You will also lead product development and innovation projects focused on Manning & Automation and Electrical systems, working closely with the Product Manager and the Proposal Engineer. You write clear reports and specifications and serve as the technical link between internal colleagues, external stakeholders, and the customer.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Design Innovation: You deliver high-quality designs, including Electric System Architecture, Electric Load Balance, Electromagnetic Control Measures, Integrated Ship Management Systems Layout, subsystem evaluations & selections, and the development of innovative concepts.
• Proposal Management: You draft clear technical specifications and reports, prepare presentations, perform relevant cost calculations and risk assessments, and outline management plans and schedules.
• Collaboration & Coordination: You effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize results within the proposal.
• Driving Innovation: You actively contribute to innovation projects, seminars, and working groups to maintain our technical edge.
• Department Development: You contribute to the further development of the P&P department and ensure all HSEQ policies and procedures are followed to guarantee a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another relevant Technical Study.
• Experience in design and proposal processes.
• Expertise and experience in a variety of (computerized) design/innovation methods and practices.
• Experience in the design and integration of Electrical/Electronic systems, preferably in complex (naval) ships.
• Good command of both the Dutch and English language (written and verbal).
• Ability to frequently travel long distances and work abroad.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with 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.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

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.