Senior Automation Engineer Maritime

Tecwave B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home up to two days a week

8% holiday allowance

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Travel allowance 0.23€/km

PME pension 60% employer contribution

Profit-sharing scheme

Bicycle plan

Company fitness

Job summary

Tecwave B.V. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to realize advanced automated systems on board naval ships.

You will develop concepts and ensure compliance with international regulations in a model-based MBSE environment, covering design, validation and commissioning until the vessel leaves port operational. The role requires at least 5 years in automation design (PLC/SCADA), MBSE/V-model experience, and a university or higher professional degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years of experience in designing and installing complex automation systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Experience with MBSE and V-model in complex projects.
• Higher professional or university education in Industrial Automation or related field.
• EU nationality and willingness to undergo security screening.
• Ability to work with suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Drafting functional descriptions and basic designs for automation processes on board.
• Drafting and maintaining specifications for automation components and installation procedures.
• Writing test and validation plans (simulations, FAT, HAT, SAT).
• Managing suppliers and subcontractors and monitoring their input.
• Reviewing external designs and integrating them into the ship design.
• Developing standards and methods for detailed engineering and commissioning.
• Providing input during the quotation phase and drafting conceptual automation solutions.
• Providing technical support during commissioning and start-up on site.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

MBSE

V-model

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Higher professional or university education in Industrial Automation/Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Company Profile
Our client is a leading player in the maritime sector, delivering advanced naval ships worldwide. Over 12,000 professionals work from various locations in Europe on innovative and technically complex projects. Technological advancement is central within the organization, and there is a professional working atmosphere with attention to personal development.

Job Description
As a Senior Automation Engineer, you play a key role in realizing advanced automated systems on board naval ships. You develop automation concepts for various installations, ensuring your design is not only functional but also fully compliant with international regulations. You work within a model-based systems engineering environment (V-model) and are involved in the design, validation, and commissioning. Your work only ends when a new naval ship leaves the port operational.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Automation Engineer:

• Drafting functional descriptions and basic designs for automation processes on board;
• Drafting and maintaining specifications for automation components and installation procedures;
• Writing test and validation plans (simulations, FAT, HAT, SAT) in accordance with customer requirements and regulations;
• Managing suppliers and subcontractors and monitoring their input in the project;
• Reviewing external designs and integrating them into the ship design;
• Developing standards and methods for detailed engineering and commissioning;
• Providing input during the quotation phase and drafting conceptual automation solutions;
• Providing technical support during commissioning and start-up on site.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in designing and installing complex automation systems (PLC/SCADA);
• Experience with projects involving multiple disciplines, suppliers, and subcontractors;
• Experience working according to the V-model within an MBSE environment is a must;
• Completed higher professional or university education in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar;
• Excellent references and willingness to undergo security screening;
• EU nationality is required due to the nature of the projects. Candidates with (also) non-EU nationality cannot be considered.

Employment Conditions

• An attractive salary up to €7,000 gross per month and 8% holiday allowance;
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days;
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer;
• PME pension scheme with 60% employer contribution;
• Profit-sharing scheme depending on company results;
• Possibility to work from home up to two days a week;
• Additional secondary benefits such as a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Note: Due to the military nature of the projects, only candidates with a permanent EU nationality can be considered. A pre-employment screening is part of the selection procedure.