Senior Mechanical Engineer

FairPlay Engineering BV; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering BV is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize emergency power systems. You will lead the full design package—from frame to exhaust and control panels—delivering reliable energy solutions for containerized and on-site installations.

You will conduct advanced analyses (FEA, dynamic), optimize designs for performance and cost, and manage projects end-to-end while ensuring quality, sustainability, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Expertise in mechanical design, diesel and generator technology, fuel, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Proficiency in Inventor, Vault, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Using advanced CAD software to develop innovative and reliable energy solutions.
• Conducting engineering analyses, such as FEA and dynamic simulations.
• Optimizing designs to enhance performance and reduce costs by suggesting alternative materials or design modifications.
• Performing technical calculations, including load, stress, thermodynamic, and fluid dynamics analyses.
• Managing projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with energy independence goals.
• Preparing detailed documentation for seamless project execution and maintenance.
• Continuously improving engineering techniques and processes, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Skills

Diesel generator tech

FEA

Dynamic simulations

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Vault

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Intro information

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in diesel generators? Then we have something for you!

Company information

You will be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working closely with project managers, designers, and field engineers. This department values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence, handling challenging projects in critical sectors such as data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities.

Vacancy information

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing emergency power systems, both in containers and on-site at customer locations. You will oversee the entire design package, including the frame, diesel generator, fuel systems, control panels, cooling and ventilation systems, and electrical provisions. Your focus will be on ensuring both technical feasibility and commercial viability.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Using advanced CAD software to develop innovative and reliable energy solutions.
• Conducting engineering analyses, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and dynamic simulations.
• Optimizing designs to enhance performance and reduce costs by suggesting alternative materials or design modifications.
• Performing technical calculations, including load, stress, thermodynamic, and fluid dynamics analyses.
• Managing projects from concept to execution, ensuring they align with the company’s mission of energy independence.
• Preparing detailed documentation for seamless project execution and maintenance.
• Continuously improving engineering techniques and processes, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

What do you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong practical approach.
• Expertise in mechanical design, diesel and generator technology, fuel, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Proficiency in design and engineering software such as Inventor, Vault, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to quality, precision, and innovation.