Automation Engineer
Posted 1 day 19 hours ago by Forexx Group B.V.
Automation Engineer - Naval Projects
Southwest Netherlands Full-time
Design the intelligence behind Europe's most advanced naval ships.
Our client, a leading Dutch shipbuilder in the defence industry, is looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to join the team behind the development of mission-critical naval vessels. You will be responsible for engineering complex automation systems that control and monitor everything from propulsion to strategic defence systems - ensuring performance, safety, and compliance under extreme conditions.
What you'll do
As Automation Engineer, you'll design, integrate, and validate cutting-edge automation systems in a model-based engineering environment. From concept to commissioning, your work directly supports the operational excellence of modern naval fleets.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing functional descriptions, architecture drawings, and system documentation for automated onboard systems.
- Specifying automation hardware and software, including PLC and SCADA-based controls.
- Writing and executing test and validation plans (virtual and real-world): FAT, HAT, SAT.
- Managing input from vendors and subcontractors, reviewing and integrating their designs.
- Supporting the proposal phase with conceptual automation designs.
- Developing internal engineering standards and commissioning guidelines.
- Providing technical support throughout build, integration, and commissioning phases.
What you bring
You're a system thinker who thrives in complex technical environments and understands how automation impacts real-world operations.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience with complex automation systems (PLC/SCADA), preferably in maritime, offshore, or aerospace sectors.
- Experience in multidisciplinary project teams involving suppliers and subcontractors.
- Familiarity with MBSE and the V-model.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Technical Automation, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Fluent in English.
- EU nationality and passport are mandatory due to security clearance requirements.
- Able to pass pre-employment security screening.