Project Engineer (m/f/d)

NACOS Marine; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NACOS Marine in Hamburg seeks a projects-oriented Project Engineer (m/f/d) to tailor and deliver automation systems for commercial vessels, emphasizing retrofit projects. You will work from presales to handover, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure secure, high-quality solutions.

The role requires experience in automation or control systems, familiarity with SCADA/IEC languages, and proficiency with CAD tools.

Qualifikationen

• Technical education in marine engineering, automation technology, electronics, or related field.
• Several years of experience in automation or control systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA/SRO systems, IEC 61131-3 languages, and standard protocols like Modbus and CANbus.
• Working knowledge of platform equipment and design tools such as AutoCAD, Eplan, and SolidWorks.
• Good communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop, design, and program automation systems tailored to vessel requirements using NACOS Marine tools.
• Integrate vessel-specific values and parameters into software and databases.
• Create and maintain project documentation for vessel owners and shipyards.
• Test, debug, and participate in FAT processes during engineering.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Technical Support, Field Service, Sales, and Logistics.
• Provide design-change advice and support issue resolution across teams.
• Assist planning to balance scope, quality, cybersecurity, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific and internal quality procedures.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Ausbildung

Technical education in marine engineering, automation technology, electronics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

SolidWorks

Modbus

CANbus

IEC 61131-3

MS 365

Jobbeschreibung

NACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Building on decades of expertise and a heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set the standard for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team in Hamburg. In this key role, you will be responsible for the customization and delivery of cutting-edge automation systems for commercial vessels, with a strong focus on retrofit projects. You will play a crucial part from presales through to final project handover, collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, secure, and efficient automation solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and program automation systems tailored to vessel-specific requirements, using NACOS Marine’s proprietary software tools
• Customize software and databases by integrating vessel-specific values, signals, and parameters
• Create and maintain project documentation, including functional descriptions, test protocols, I/O lists, and drawings for approval by vessel owners and shipyards
• Test and debug systems and functionalities during engineering and participate in in-house Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders such as Project Managers, Technical Support, Field Service, Sales, Spare Parts, and Logistics to ensure smooth project execution
• Provide technical advice on design changes, support problem resolution, and proactively assist colleagues with quality or design issues
• Support planning of project scopes to balance stakeholder expectations and deliver high standards of quality, cybersecurity, and cost control
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific and internal quality and security procedures

Role Requirements

• Technical education in marine engineering, automation technology, electronics, or a related field
• Multiple years of relevant work experience in automation or control systems
• Familiarity with SCADA/SRO systems, IEC 61131-3 languages, and standard communication protocols (Modbus, CANbus, IEC61162)
• Working knowledge of platform equipment (pumps, valves, switchgear) and design tools (AutoCAD, Eplan, SolidWorks)
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and able to work effectively across teams
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies

Why choose us and why we’d choose you?

At NACOS, we’re about more than getting the job done. We empower people to take ownership, embrace responsibility, and shape their own path. Innovation here thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and the courage to seize opportunities and drive change.

Authenticity is key. We believe that when you can truly be yourself at work, great things happen. We’re open, honest, and committed to learning from our experiences. We foster an environment where every voice matters, where people feel valued, supported, and safe to grow.

Our team is passionate about building smart technologies that help create sustainable societies, and we’re looking for a colleague who shares that drive.

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed based on their talents and contributions.