Electrical Specialist New Energy

ABOUT US

Damen aims to become the world's most sustainable and digitally connected shipyard. The RD&I department develops and implements the technology and know-how to achieve these ambitions. We actively assist the business in creating an innovative product portfolio and provide forward-thinking guidance to improve the quality and performance of Damen's products and services.

We fully understand that the key to our success lies in finding the right person for the job, but we also strongly believe that it does not stop there. That is why we will help you develop your skills and competences to guarantee you are successful in your job. You will work in a very diverse and multicultural group of professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds, but a strong shared interest in technology and a commitment to continuous learning.

The Group Technology Management will be a central knowledge hub within the Damen Group.

The Damen Research, Development and Innovation Department is seeking an Electrical/Hybrid Propulsion Engineer for the Group Technology Management New Energy team.

THE ROLE

The New Energy team is new to Damen RD&I and currently in the forming phase.

You will be part of a small and growing diverse and multidisciplinary team of eventually 4-6 propulsion engineers, specialists in their field of expertise. In consultation with other engineers, you will provide expert technical advice related to electrical and hybrid propulsion systems, based on proven solutions, lessons learnt, and the use of Best Practices and standards.

An electrical propulsion engineer is eager to understand the complexity of new technology and is naturally curious to learn new ways of working and new technologies. As such, you will collaborate with D&P colleagues, supporting the implementation of the correct propulsion system in ship designs while ensuring the proper application of fundamental principles of relevant technologies. You can be asked to participate in project teams in the operational phase, in Basic Engineering, commissioning, and testing phase, to ensure that the right solution is implemented, based on available knowledge within the organisation and based on Best Practices and standards that are applicable.

In addition to the above-mentioned activities, you will initiate promoting proven solutions to standards that can be used within the Damen Group.

The role comprehends keeping track of the developments of electrical/hybrid drives, also outside the maritime industry.

Close collaboration with relevant stakeholders within and outside the Damen group, such as Design & Proposal, Engineering, Services, Production, and Damen Clients and suppliers, is part of your daily work.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

In the role of Electrical Propulsion Engineer, you will apply your knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering to provide insights and contribute to the further development of Damen's product range. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation of suitable electrical/hybrid engineering principles in ship designs.

You will offer consultative technical advice to business units, guiding them on product functionality, performance, and quality related to electrical and hybrid propulsion systems and the integration thereof on board.

You will have the responsibility to intensively document your knowledge and experience in Best Practice information and add this to the knowledge database for further use within the Damen organisation.

Within the Damen organisation, it’s important to have good communication skills in order to build a network. Stakeholder management is an important part of this function.

These responsibilities highlight how important your role is in advancing Damen's technological push and pull, contributing to the dynamic and forward-thinking attitude of the Research & Development Department.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To excel in the role of Electrical Propulsion Engineer and to fit our team of professionals you preferably possess:

• Minimal a HBO degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience;
• A basic understanding of (MB)SE principles to support the ability to design and implement electrical or hybrid propulsion systems for ships, which includes the power & energy management control systems and also battery systems;
• The ability to collaborate effectively with specialists from diverse fields, including mechanics, hydromechanics, and data science;
• The ability to translate executed solutions and experiences into “Best Practices” for usage in (near) future.
• The ability to judge requirements and specifications to outsource the propulsion systems and to assess and judge the delivery of the supplier;
• An independent and flexible attitude;
• Communicative;
• Pro-active attitude;
• A high level of proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing.

These qualifications will not only ensure success in providing expert technical advice but also contribute to the collaborative and innovative culture within Damen's Research & Development Department.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen, we realize the importance of supporting and managing talented people. We hire talented and skilled professionals, but we also understand that we need to continuously invest in talent development. That is why we help you develop new skills and competences. The Damen Academy is at your disposal, but we will also coach and mentor you on the job.

We offer you:

• A competitive package of employment terms (based on our collective labour agreement Metalektro);
• Personal guidance and training, a lot of freedom in choosing how you do your work, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events and sports.

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.