Working Student - German Engineering Support (Interim)

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

Support cutting-edge naval engineering – in your native language! Are you a German-speaking student with a passion for engineering and an eye for detail? Do you want to work on one of the most advanced naval projects in Europe while sharpening your technical language skills? Join us at Damen Naval in Vlissingen as a Working Student – German Engineering Support (Interim) and contribute directly to high-tech naval innovation.

As Working Student – German Engineering Support, you will support our Engineering department in creating and refining technical documentation in German. You will play a vital role in helping ensure technical clarity and precision in support of the F126 project – the largest naval programme ever commissioned by the German Navy.

You will work closely with our System Safety engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and subcontractors. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real engineering environment while contributing to high-impact projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As Working Student - German Engineering Support your key responsibilities will include:

• Translate technical documents and templates between English and German.
• Edit and proofread existing German technical documentation.
• Assist engineers in developing new documentation and communication materials.
• Support with administrative and expediting tasks in the Engineering department.
• Collaborate closely with System Safety Engineers and other project stakeholders.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

As Working Student - German Engineering Support, you should possess the following qualities:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (preferably Engineering, Naval Architecture, Technical Communication, or similar).
• Native (or near-native) German speaker with strong English skills.
• Comfortable with technical writing and document editing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general digital tools.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized.
• Interest in naval technology or working in an international high-tech environment is a plus. Excellent references antecedents as a pre-assignment security screening is part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required.
• Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment. As a member of our team, you will receive:

• Temporary furnished housing provided in or near Vlissingen.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to the prestigious F126 project for the German Navy.
• Valuable work experience in one of the most advanced naval shipbuilding environments in Europe.
• A collaborative and international working atmosphere.
• Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and make lasting connections with colleagues from all over Europe.
• Flexible part-time hours compatible with your studies.
• A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.

OTHER

This temporary assignment as interim Working Student - German Engineering Support is exclusively offered on a temporary employment project contract with Damen Naval or secondment (detachering). Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

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.