(Graduation) Internship Digital Ship Structural Hull Monitoring

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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 seeks to develop a Structural Hull Monitoring (SHM) methodology using digital twin technology and wave and sensor monitoring. This enhances predictive and preventive maintenance and optimizes design tools for hydrodynamic loading and structural resistance.

Our ongoing research focuses on equipping the next generation of naval vessels with these systems and further optimizing their design.

We offer various graduate research and internship projects, supported by our subject matter experts:

• Design and integration of Hull Monitoring Systems (System Architecture).
• Creating tools for post-processing the Structural Hull Monitoring data (Data Assimilation).
• Predicting sea state parameters via Hull Monitoring Systems.
• Coupling of SHM-systems with structural FE-models to predict the remaining fatigue lifetime.
• Benchmark in-house load prediction tooling’s on a deterministic and or probabilistic way.
• Comparison of fatigue prediction methods from industry standards versus SHM-system fatigue predictions.
• A combination of different subjects is part of the possibilities. Damen Naval can provide readily available assignments, but it is also possible to propose your own specific topic of interest.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Dive into hydro-structural subjects at Damen Naval, where you'll select and develop analysis methods and engineering tools to achieve your research goals.

• Plan and execute your research project from day one.
• Deliver detailed, in-depth analysis of your research problem.
• Communicate results and conclusions effectively with other departments.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Top-tier Master’s student in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture. Other relevant fields may also be considered.
• Passionate about ships and shipbuilding.
• Independent, curious, analytical, and proactive.
• Familiar with hydromechanics and ship structures (e.g., fatigue, strength, ocean waves, ship motions, statistics, and probability).
• Basic experience with simulation tools (e.g., Openfoam, Ansys, Femap, LS-Dyna) or a strong motivation to quickly learn these tools.
• Proficient in programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Capable of effective stakeholder communication.
• Responsible for planning and project management.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• 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 interns, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A monthly allowance for the duration of the assignment.
• Proper mentoring at BSc or MSc level will be available throughout the project.
• The ability to test and enhance your professional- and social skills
• Acquired experience at a top tier company to add to your reference list.