Senior Product Support Engineer DP/DT

Royal IHC; Kinderdijk; Sur place; EUR 46 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

8% holiday allowance

40 days annual leave

Profit-sharing scheme

Work-from-home allowance €2.45 per day

Home office setup €750

Travel allowance €0.21 per km

Pension PME

Training budget

IHC Academy access

On-site gym access

Résumé du poste

Royal IHC is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to support the Product Support department by developing, managing, commissioning, and improving IHC Systems products, with a focus on the DP/DT system. You will lead system interfaces and coordinate with propulsion and power management for reliability.

You will travel internationally for commissioning, mentor colleagues, and expand product knowledge through training and documentation, while working on-site at Kinderdijk.

Qualifications

• Completed higher vocational or university-level technical education.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in marine/offshore/industrial automation.
• Experience with measurement and control systems; complex software-based control is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to work on-site in the Netherlands.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain the DP/DT system and related automation products.
• Coordinate interfaces with propulsion and power management for system consistency.
• Lead onboard implementations on vessels within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting support.
• Transfer knowledge via training, documentation and on-the-job support.

Connaissances

Measurement & control

Software control systems

Analytical skills

Independency

English & Dutch comms

Willingness to travel

Formation

Higher vocational or university-level technical education

Description du poste

As a Senior Product Engineer , you will play a key role in supporting the Product Support department by developing, managing, commissioning, and continuously improving IHC Systems products, both software and hardware. Your primary focus will be on the DP/DT system , developed by IHC Systems.

The DP/DT system automatically controls a vessel’s actuators, propellers, thrusters, rudders, and power management system to ensure optimal dynamic positioning performance. Its behavior is based on data from environmental sensors, adaptive hydro-mechanical models, and advanced filtering techniques. In this senior role, you will take responsibility for maintaining and further developing the DP/DT product, and for leading its implementation onboard vessels, typically within multidisciplinary project teams.

You will define, coordinate, and validate interfaces with other systems such as propulsion and power management, ensuring system-level consistency and reliability.

In addition to the DP/DT system, you will contribute to automation products related to dredging equipment, simulators, and offshore applications. You will support configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities, and act as a technical reference for complex software-related issues.

You will work closely with colleagues from Product Support, Engineering, Sales, and Service departments, and you will proactively advise stakeholders on technical solutions and product improvements. The product knowledge and operational experience you acquire will be transferred to end users and internal stakeholders through training, documentation, and on-the-job support.

For commissioning activities and the resolution of complex technical issues onboard customer vessels, you will travel internationally several times per year. As a senior engineer, you are expected to operate independently in these environments and support less experienced colleagues when required.

The Product Support department consists of a team of experienced professionals with in-depth product knowledge who actively collaborate and share expertise. Due to increasing project complexity and workload, the team is looking to strengthen its capabilities with a senior-level engineer.

Your Profile

To qualify for the position of Senior Product Engineer , you meet the following requirements:

• A completed higher vocational or university-level technical education
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within marine, offshore, or industrial automation environments
• Proven experience with measurement and control systems, preferably including complex software-based control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues
• A customer-oriented and proactive mindset
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Dutch, at both technical and professional levels
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• Experience with requirements engineering, testing, and commissioning activities (strongly preferred)
• Affinity with (software) product management and lifecycle thinking
• Only candidates with a valid EU work visa will be considered.
• Please note: For this position, we only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands and are able to work on-site at our Kinderdijk location. Relocation support is not available for this position.

What we offer

• A gross monthly salary between €4,080 and €5,930 , plus 8% holiday allowance.
• Plenty of time off: 40 days of annual leave based on full-time employment, with the option to buy or sell additional leave days.
• A profit-sharing scheme , allowing you to share in the success of Royal IHC.
• Flexible working arrangements: a work-from-home allowance of €2.45 per day , plus a one-off allowance of €750 to set up your home office.
• A travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre for the days you travel to the office.
• A solid pension scheme through PME.
• Plenty of opportunities to grow, with internal career opportunities, a training budget , and access to our IHC Academy to support your professional development.
• Health and vitality: unlimited access to our on-site gym in exchange for your sustainable employability day.
• Royal IHC also takes care of benefits that may not be the first thing you think about when applying, but that are important for your long-term security. These include disability insurance, a partner’s pension, and the possibility of partial reimbursement of additional healthcare costs through our Social Fund.