Senior Data Engineer

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Do you want to contribute to Damen’s Digital solutions on board of our vessels for the short and long term and are you interested in the field of ship building and ship operation by means of remote monitoring? Damen Digital Solutions is indispensable in the realization of Damen’s ambition to become the most sustainable and digitally connected shipyard in the world. We are an independent startup company within the Damen Group, with a multidisciplinary team of 30 enthusiastic people, enjoying innovations.

Damen Digital Solutions is divided in three main activities: On board automation, remote monitoring and simulations. These technologies together enable a long-term vision toward autonomous functionalities.

By analyzing current operations and reporting performances we give insights in subjects as fuel consumption, emissions, utilization. This way we can support the ship owners making their fleet more sustainable and profitable.

The role

The digital revolution is reshaping industries, including shipping. In shipping, digitalization and the use of data has a huge impact. Rapidly developing disciplines like computer science, measurement technology and data science are essential for Damen to stay ahead of the competition and create more business value. Damen Digital Solutions, a Damen company with a focus on added value from data, is maturely expanding during the upcoming years to secure the connection with shipowners and support them by data driven solutions. Damen Digital Solutions makes data applicable to her stakeholders by making validated knowledge available and enabling ship efficiency, design improvements, operational improvements and much more by means of tools, data and data analytics. The company will take a leading role on three technical knowledge pillars; informatics and computer science, measurement technology and data analytics and -science, by developing and applying state-of-the-art know-how. As a Data Engineer you will focus on the support of Damen Digital Solutions, their clients and the Damen customers. You will participate in various projects with strong support from fellow dedicated team members.

Key accountabilities

• Determining requirements for the application of data science methods to business questions;
• Using advanced analytical and machine learning methods to extract value from business data;
• Building data-driven models and reports to generate consumer insight and help Damen Digital Solutions address product development challenges;
• Giving insights to product-teams through presentation of data-driven recommendations;
• Contributing to the Damen analytical tools;
• Identifying new business opportunities using data science methodologies.

Skills & experience

• A Bachelor degree in data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics or econometrics;
• Between 5 -12 years of experience with a foundational understanding of the business context to tackle the core issues and satisfy customer needs;
• Good understanding of data analytics processes, data science methodologies and machine learning applications to create value out of data;
• Ability to distil actionable insights from analysis for a non-technical audience;
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL. Familiarity with analytics platforms and tools like DataBricks, Azure Synapse, and Power BI;
• Excellent team collaboration capabilities. A curious and proactive attitude towards problem-solving and eager to take responsibility;
• A growth mindset with a keen interest in continuous development and learning.

What we offer

• Dynamic international working atmosphere with a focus on technology and innovation.
• A collaborative environment with mentoring from senior professionals.
• Competitive salary package with excellent secondary benefits.
• At least 40 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment).
• Travel allowance and profit-sharing scheme & pension allowance.
• Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy
• An active social culture, including events and sports activities.
• Hybrid work policy supporting work-life balance

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.

Recruiter:

Leon Joziasse

Email:

leon.joziasse@damen.com