Technical Specialist Propulsion Systems

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About us

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

Are you passionate about propulsion systems and mechanical engineering within naval projects? We are seeking a talented Technical Specialist in Propulsion Systems to join Damen Naval. In this role, you will spearhead the development, advice, and engineering activities related to propulsion systems and auxiliary mechanical components on vessels. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding research, design, and project proposals, contributing to further advancements in these critical areas. As part of our esteemed team, you will collaborate closely with specialists, ensuring the verification of system performances during crucial project phases.

Key accountabilities

As Technical Specialist Propulsion Systems, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead technical aspects of research, proposals, and engineering initiatives, offering creative solutions for complex projects and deliverables.
• Provide support during design reviews and validation tests, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development and promotion of your expertise, driving innovation within the field.
• Deliver high-quality engineering work within agreed schedules and budgets, maintaining compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department, fostering knowledge transfer and development.

Skills & experience

To excel as Technical Specialist Propulsion Systems, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Relevant Bachelor or Master degree, along with at least five years of experience.
• Proficiency in propulsion systems, mechanical components (such as cooling and HVAC), ideally gained within naval project environments.
• Basic understanding of maritime system dynamics and control systems.
• Experience in academic research and collaboration within the naval shipbuilding or related industry is preferred.
• Good command of the Dutch and English language both written and verbal.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required and candidates with NL/EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Other

Are you interested in the position of Technical Specialist Electrical Systems, kindly submit your application along with your CV and motivation letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• Availability (fulltime/ part-time/ number of hours).
• Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about the vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website , the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via .

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality. A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Damen Naval does not approve commercial, contractor and/or agency or other commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and they will not be considered.