Job description

As Design Engineer Electrical & Automation you are responsible for the concept design of E&A systems of naval ships as part of the proposal process in the pre-contract stage. You will perform product development and innovation projects on Manning & Automation and Electrical systems under the direction of the Product Manager and indications of the Proposal Engineer. As Design Engineer Electrical & Automation you will write clear reports and specifications and work closely with the customer and colleagues of disciplines assigned to the proposal-project.

Responsibilities:

• Perform design and proposal activities in consultation with the proposal engineer.
• Mainly design high-quality designs of electric system architecture, electric load balance, electromagnetic control measures, integrated ship management systems layout, subsystem evaluations & selections and developing innovative concepts.
• Write clear technical specifications and reports, make presentations, perform relevant cost calculations and evaluations, risk assessments, drafting management plans and schedules.
• Contribute to innovation projects in seminars and working groups.
• Effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to maximize results.
• Contribute to the further development of the Products and Proposal department.

Job requirements

• Bsc or Msc preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent
• Experience in design & proposal processes and a variety of (computerized) design and innovation methods and practices.
• Experience in design & integration of Electrical/Electronic systems, preferably in complex (naval) ships.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Dutch
• EU citizenship or EU work visa is required
• A background check will be part of the selection procedure

Our offer

• Salary depending on experience
• Annual leave: 27 days plus 13 days ADV
• Travel costs: € 10 per month for the first 10 km, then € 0.19 per km
• Pension benefit: employer 50% and employee 50%