(Graduation) Internship Digital Ship Structural Hull Monitoring

885 Damen Naval B.V.; Vlissingen; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance for the duration of

Proper mentoring at BSc/MSc level

Opportunity to test and enhance skills

Job summary

Damen Naval seeks to develop a Structural Hull Monitoring (SHM) methodology using digital twin technology and wave and sensor monitoring. This internship on-site in Vlissingen offers graduate research projects in Hull Monitoring, data processing, and fatigue prediction, supported by subject matter experts.

Join a team pushing advanced naval vessel design, with mentoring at BSc/MSc level and opportunities to test professional and social skills in a top-tier company.

Qualifications

• Master’s student in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• Interested in SHM, digital twin tech and wave/sensor monitoring.
• Willing to learn tools like OpenFOAM, Ansys, Femap, LS-Dyna.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Hull Monitoring Systems (architecture).
• Create tools for post-processing SHM data (data assimilation).
• Predict sea state parameters via Hull Monitoring Systems.
• Couple SHM with FE-models to predict fatigue life.
• Benchmark load prediction tooling against industry standards.

Skills

Hydro-structural analysis

Programming

Data processing

Stakeholder communication

Independent & proactive

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Master’s student in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace Eng., or Naval Architecture

Tools

OpenFOAM

Ansys

Femap

LS-Dyna

Python

MATLAB

Job description

ABOUT US

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

APPLICATION DETAILS

The internship is full-time and takes place on-site in Vlissingen.
If you're interested in starting a student project related to digital ship structural hull monitoring,

THE ROLE

Damen Naval seeks to develop a Structural Hull Monitoring (SHM) methodology using digital twin technology and wave and sensor monitoring. This enhances predictive and preventive maintenance and optimizes design tools for hydrodynamic loading and structural resistance. Our ongoing research focuses on equipping the next generation of naval vessels with these systems and further optimizing their design.

We offer various graduate research and internship projects, supported by our subject matter experts:

• Design and integration of Hull Monitoring Systems (System Architecture).


• Creating tools for post-processing the Structural Hull Monitoring data (Data Assimilation).


• Predicting sea state parameters via Hull Monitoring Systems.


• Coupling of SHM-systems with structural FE-models to predict the remaining fatigue lifetime.


• Benchmark in-house load prediction tooling’s on a deterministic and or probabilistic way.


• Comparison of fatigue prediction methods from industry standards versus SHM-system fatigue predictions.


• A combination of different subjects is part of the possibilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Dive into hydro-structural subjects at Damen Naval, where you'll select and develop analysis methods and engineering tools to achieve your research goals. Plan and execute your research project from day one. Deliver detailed, in-depth analysis of your research problem. Communicate results and conclusions effectively with other departments.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• - Top-tier Master’s student in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture.


• - Other relevant fields may also be considered.


• - Passionate about ships and shipbuilding.


• - Independent, curious, analytical, and proactive.


• - Familiar with hydromechanics and ship structures (e.g., fatigue, strength, ocean waves, ship motions, statistics, and probability).


• - Basic experience with simulation tools (e.g., Openfoam, Ansys, Femap, LS-Dyna) or a strong motivation to quickly learn these tools.


• - Proficient in programming tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).


• - Capable of effective stakeholder communication.


• - Responsible for planning and project management.


• - Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.


• - Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.


• - Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required.


• - Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A monthly allowance for the duration of the assignment.


• Proper mentoring at BSc or MSc level will be available throughout the project.


• The ability to test and enhance your professional- and social skills Acquired experience at a top tier company to add to your reference list.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

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.

JOIN 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. We are Damen.