Junior R&D Test Engineer

Huisman; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

International work environment

Various growth and development opportunities

Open, informal culture with short communication lines

Job summary

Huisman, located in Schiedam, is seeking a Junior R&D Test Engineer to contribute to innovative projects within an international environment. The role focuses on mechanical tests in a laboratory setup, including developing test plans and conducting experiments.

Candidates should have at least an MBO 4 level or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and familiarity with 2D and 3D Inventor software. The position offers excellent benefits, personal development opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with conducting experiments and collecting data.
• An eye for detail.
• The ability to adapt quickly to new requirements and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans and document drawings of the test equipment.
• Commission and calibrate the test setup.
• Execute tests and resolve operational issues.
• Communicate progress and results to colleagues with expected quality.

Skills

Flexible and Creative

Practical minded

Proactive and Persuasive

Result and Customer orientated

Interested in new Technologies

Education

MBO 4 level or Bachelor degree, preferably in Mechanical engineering

Tools

2D and 3D Inventor

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Junior R&D Test Engineer who is ‘equipped for impact’.

We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal energy, oil & gas, leisure, civil and port logistics industries. With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.

About the Position

What can you expect from the role of Junior R&D Test Engineer at Huisman? We offer a challenging position within an international organisation where innovation, quality, flexibility and creativity are key. As a Junior R&D Test Engineer, you enjoy a hands-on approach and working together with engineers from various projects and disciplines.

In this role, you will work as an R&D Test Engineer in Huisman’s laboratory. The lab features several test setups that allow us to put technical questions to the test. We build prototypes or use fixed setups to perform mechanical tests. In addition, you will be responsible for the machines, maintenance and modifications to the test setups, as well as preparing, executing and reporting on the tests.

Personal development and training opportunities are part of the package. We also highlight other benefits of working at Huisman, such as the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking innovations, an excellent employment benefits package, and regular social gatherings in our own company bar.

Responsibilities

• A detailed test plan, drawings and schemes of the test equipment
• Commissioning and calibration of the test set-up
• Execute tests and solve operational problems
• Informing colleagues about the progress and test results of the expected quality

Qualifications

• Flexible and Creative
• Practical minded
• Proactive and Persuasive
• Result and Customer orientated
• Interested in new Technologies

Requirements

• MBO 4 level or Bachelor degree, preferably in Mechanical engineering
• Experience with 2D and 3D Inventor
• Affinity with conducting experiments and collecting data
• An eye for detail
• The ability to adapt quickly to new requirements and know how to prioritize
• Practical disposition and a good command of the Dutch and English language orally and in writing

Practical Requirements

• An EU passport/valid work permit for The Netherlands
• A good command of the Dutch and English language verbally and in writing

What We Offer

• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level
• An international work environment
• Various growth and development opportunities
• Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines