Hydraulic System Engineer

At Royal IHC we are looking for extension of our engineering team with a Hydraulic System Engineer. Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute in providing excellent engineering results in supplying hydraulically related equipment for newly build or existing vessels for a variety of clients and their assets? Then you should apply and become our new colleague.

Within IHC Smit B.V. multiple well-known IHC companies are united to be completely focused on developing, designing and building the most advanced, versatile and specialized mission equipment applicable in any of the main four markets of Royal IHC being dredging, offshore, mining and defence.
One of these companies is SAS-Hytop which is most capable of designing a variety of equipment such as pipe handling equipment and winches. Besides this SAS-Hytop is also the backbone of the company when it comes to hydraulic system and equipment design, which can be summarized as follows:

• Hydraulic system designs for complete vessels and its integrated and dedicated mission equipment.
• Hydraulic equipment from standardized to tailored made hydraulic power units, hydraulic manifolds, accumulator & filter skids, transfer & spooling units and active & passive heave compensation units.
• All being complemented with the required electrical hardware and control software for safe and reliable operations.

The strength of SAS-Hytop is based on decades of experience when it comes to developing and engineering all of these systems and related equipment. Working within such a group of engineers will require persons who are fully committed to aim for best technical solutions and have a special interest in hydraulic system designs and its applications.

Your responsibilities

• Creating hydraulic system solutions starting from concept to basic and develop into detailed designs.
• Setting up main specifications such as functional, technical and electrical for hydraulic systems.
• Making detailed calculation sheets involving mathematics, physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics being applied in a variety of hydraulic systems covering simple kinematic to complex heave compensation systems.
• Capable of preparing complete documentation packages involving FAT, HAT and SAT protocols, Operating and Maintenance Manuals, Installation Manuals, FMECA reports and Technical Memos to propose or explain complex hydraulic system solutions.
• Selecting the major components of any hydraulic system such as pump sets, drive systems (motors, cylinders) bladder and piston accumulators, filters, coolers, directional and safety control valves and electrical hardware (motors, sensors).
• Communicating with all stakeholders involved, both internally (engineers, testers, project managers, purchasers) and external (client representatives, suppliers and vessel crew members).

Your Profile

To be eligible for the position of Hydraulic System Engineer, you must have the following:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering (or any closely related engineering study).
• A minimum 10 years of experience working in hydraulic system designs either in the maritime industry or any other motion and control related industries, dealing with applied hydraulic systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Both creative in conceptual hydraulic designs captured in principle diagrams and an expert in refined designs captured in detailed hydraulic diagrams.
• Able to work in a structured and organized manner in this central engineering position.
• Used to work with a variety of design and calculation software and familiar with integrated PDM and ERP solutions.
• Excellent in communication within an international organization both in Dutch and English.

* These requirements give a direction to the profile we are looking. Research shows that male candidates apply if there is a 60% match and women only when there is a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think that this is the position for you? Then we would like to invite you to apply.

Royal IHC offers you:

• A gross monthly salary between € 5174 and € 6280 +8% holiday allowance (based on 40 hours a week); exact amount to be determined by level of experience and suitability to the required profile.
• € 0,21 per kilometre commuting allowance.
• A profit-sharing scheme.
• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
• Possibilities to work from home with associated expense allowance and to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
• Good disability insurance.
• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.
• A training budget of €1,500 every three years.
• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room.

About Us

Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services.

We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future.

In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio