Technical Engineer

Aegir Marine; Wijk bij Duurstede; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Equity option

AEGIR Academy

Family culture

Job summary

AEGIR-Marine in the Netherlands seeks a Technical Engineer to translate customer requirements into high-precision solutions. You will adapt our standard product line into tailored designs and support retrofit projects, ensuring all deliverables meet quality and safety standards.

Working with Sales, R&D, and Production, you will own customized modifications, contribute to new product development, and maintain documentation and the central technical drawing database.

Qualifications

• Educational background: MBO+ or HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software and drawing conventions.
• Experience in technical project activities and handling customized deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Own customized design modifications and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to new product development and R&D efforts.
• Provide retrofit engineering support for complex projects.
• Assess technical feasibility for Sales requests.
• Oversee quality and production for non-standard items with certification alignment.
• Prepare manuals and maintain the central drawing database.

Skills

CAD software

Technical drawing

Engineering collaboration

Project experience

English proficiency

Education

MBO+ or HBO in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location: Wijk bij Duurstede, The Netherlands

In short

As a Technical Engineer at AEGIR-Marine, you translate complex customer requirements into high-precision technical solutions. You are responsible for adapting our standard product line into customized designs, supporting retrofit engineering projects, and ensuring every deliverable meets our rigorous quality and safety standards. Working closely with internal teams like Sales, R&D, and Production, you play a vital role in resolving technical challenges and advancing our product innovation.

Your Responsibilities

You take full technical ownership of customized modifications, product development, and engineering documentation:

• Customized Design & CAD Work: Adapt standard products into tailored customer solutions and produce accurate technical drawings using CAD software.

• New Product Development & R&D: Assist in designing new products to ensure optimal performance and reliability, actively contributing to R&D and reverse engineering projects.

• Retrofit & Engineering Support: Provide technical expertise and hands-on support for complex engineering and retrofit projects.

• Sales Support & Feasibility: Assess technical feasibility for incoming requests from the Sales team to ensure realistic and high-quality deliverables.

• Quality & Special Production Oversight: Oversee product quality and manage production processes for non-standard items, including class certification alignment.

• Documentation & Data Management: Prepare manuals and technical documentation for product modifications while maintaining and updating our central technical drawing database.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A strong salary aligned with your experience, educational background, and technical expertise.

• Generous Leave Allowance: 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days (40 total days off per year, fulltime base) based on the Metalektro CAO.

• Equity Opportunity: Option to participate in our company share purchase scheme upon receiving a permanent contract.

• Continuous Growth: Full access to training and technical development via the AEGIR Academy framework.

• Family Culture: A warm, informal, and collaborative working environment within an international maritime leader.

About AEGIR-Marine

AEGIR-Marine is a brand-independent expert in stern tube seals and marine propulsion services. With a global presence across 14 offices and a relentless focus on quality, technical know-how, and flexibility, we support shipowners worldwide in keeping their vessels operational.

At our core, we are an innovative, family-owned company where people come first. In our in-house R&D laboratory and workshop facilities, we continuously develop advanced technical solutions, improving vessel reliability and helping to prevent oil leakage—contributing directly to a cleaner maritime industry.

About You

• Educational Background: MBO+ or HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical discipline (Bachelor-level working and thinking mindset).

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in CAD software and technical drawing conventions.

• Project Experience: Demonstrated experience with technical project activities and managing customized engineering deliverables.

• Language Skills: Good command of English, both written and spoken (English is our primary operational language).

• Mindset: Solution-oriented, precise, and proactive, with strong communication skills to align with internal teams and external stakeholders.