Design Engineer Automation
The position focuses on automation issues in the maritime market.
You translate customer requirements into sustainable technical concepts and compile commercial quotations.
A higher professional education (Computer Science/Technical Engineering/Electrical Engineering) is a plus, and relevant work experience is required.
Description
The position focuses on automation challenges for the maritime market. You play a crucial role in tender processes; you analyze and assess client requirements and translate them into sustainable technical concepts that lead to a commercial proposal. The emphasis is on making commercial vessels and (super)yachts more sustainable through the application of advanced automation systems.
Job requirements
- Completed higher professional education, preferably in Computer Science, Technical Automation, or Electrical Engineering.
- Number of years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
- Work experience in the maritime and/or offshore market is an advantage.
- Passion for technology, flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Technical-commercial talent with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex subjects clearly, think in a solution-oriented way, and collaborate well.
- Good command of the Dutch and English language, spoken and written.
Tasks
- Actively participate in energy transition issues.
- Analyzing customer inquiries and advising on suitable technologies together with technical specialists.
- Determine the offering strategy together with the manager.
- Requesting and assessing offers from suppliers.
- Preparation of the complete technical and commercial quotation, including cost price calculations.
- Contribute to the standardization of system solutions.
Working conditions
- Application of the collective labor agreement for Technical Installation Companies.
- Attractive salary appropriate to position, knowledge and experience.
- 25 vacation days and 13 extra days off on a full-time basis, with additional senior days if necessary.
- Above-average travel and overtime compensation and a work-from-home arrangement.
- Profit sharing scheme.
- Collective pension scheme via the Metal and Technology Pension Fund.
- Annual (sports) activities to promote health and an active staff association.
- Tax benefits for purchasing a bicycle or a gym membership.
- Learning culture and space for personal and professional development.
- Employee discounts and a pleasant work environment with interesting, sustainable projects.
- Good business assets and support through a financially strong parent company.
Description of the organization
The Systems business unit operates under the brand name Marpower and supplies power converters and automation solutions for the maritime and offshore market. It develops, manufactures, and supplies power electronics for energy storage, hybrid electric (ship) propulsion, DC distribution systems, grid conversion, and shore power connections. These systems are automated using the Marpower Automation platform for power and energy management, vessel performance monitoring, and the secure provision of (big) data via the Marpower Data Portal. In this role, you will be part of the sales team of the Systems business unit.