Automation Engineer – Digital Enablement & Build Tools

Heerema Marine Contractors

Netherlands

Remote

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan
31 days leave / buy additional days
In-house gym access
Modern Leiden office

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Digital Enablement Team. The role bridges Engineering and IT, translating engineering needs into scalable digital solutions. You’ll enable citizen developers, build reusable automation blocks, and guide offshore-ready software development.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Engineering or CS, strong Python skills, and fluent English. Leiden office offers a modern workspace and a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Deep expertise in Python, building packages/frameworks.
  • Knowledge of C++ is a plus.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer Enablement: support citizen developers through guidance, reviews, and reusable components.
  • Hands-on Development: build and refine automation tools and data converters.
  • Building Modules: develop Python packages that fit into the wider ecosystem.
  • Drive projects to completion, turning ideas into reality while maintaining momentum.
  • Translate complex physics or logistical problems into clean, atomic functions.
  • Write robust code with tests and clear documentation for offshore use.

Skills

Python
C++
English fluency
Automation mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python packages/frameworks

Job description

Heerema Marine Contractors is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Digital Enablement Team. The role bridges Engineering and IT, translating engineering needs into scalable digital solutions. You’ll enable citizen developers, build reusable automation blocks, and guide offshore-ready software development.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Engineering or CS, strong Python skills, and fluent English. Leiden office offers a modern workspace and a culture of innovation.

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