Key Skills

Job Description

Would you like to work on some of the most advanced maritime systems in the world? As an Automation Service Engineer, you will be responsible for commissioning, maintaining and optimizing automation and control systems on board Royal IHC's innovative vessels and equipment. You will work worldwide on newbuild, service and retrofit projects, ensuring that complex systems operate safely, reliably and at optimum performance. This international role involves working on a rotational basis, which means you will spend extended periods at project locations around the world. About the team Within the team, you will work closely with colleagues from Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Project Management, Service and Operations. The department is characterized by a pragmatic approach, strong technical expertise and a clear focus on quality and customer satisfaction. No two projects are the same. You could be working on advanced dredging vessels one day and on complex offshore or mission equipment deployed around the world the next. Responsibilities Perform commissioning, testing and start-up activities for automation and control systems on board IHC vessels and equipment. Support newbuild projects during installation and commissioning. Diagnose and resolve complex issues within PLC, HMI, SCADA and Integrated Control Systems. Perform service, maintenance and troubleshooting activities for customers worldwide. Optimize automation and control systems to improve performance and reliability. Support project teams during installation, testing and handover to the customer. Prepare service reports and document technical findings. Collaborate with engineering teams, shipyards, subcontractors and customers. Your profile Vocational or Bachelor's degree level, preferably in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering or a related technical field. At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Automation, Commissioning or Service Engineering. Experience with PLC, SCADA and HMI systems in an industrial or maritime environment. Experience with sensors, actuators, variable frequency drives and drive systems. Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to troubleshooting. Proven experience in resolving complex technical issues. Ability to work independently in a dynamic, international project environment. Customer-focused mindset and excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel internationally and work on a rotational basis, for example 6 weeks on site followed by 3 weeks of leave. On average, you will spend approximately 50% of your time abroad. Why Royal IHC? At Royal IHC, you will work on unique maritime solutions used worldwide in dredging, offshore, mining and defence applications. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery and commissioning of high-tech vessels and equipment that are at the forefront of the international maritime industry. What do we offer? A monthly salary between €4.374 and €6.000 gross and additional allowances for international assignments. 8% holiday allowance. 40 days of annual leave based on full-time employment, with the option to buy or sell additional leave. Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre. A profit-sharing scheme. Possibility of hybrid working and flexible working hours. A solid average-salary pension scheme with comprehensive coverage. Comprehensive disability insurance. Voluntary participation in the Social Fund. Discount on supplementary health insurance through VGZ. A training budget of €1,500 every three years. Unlimited access to our in-house fitness facilities.

Core Responsibilities

Commission, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automation and control systems on vessels and equipment, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and integrated control systems. Support installation, project handover, and customer service worldwide, documenting findings and collaborating with engineering teams, shipyards, subcontractors, and customers.

Requirements

A vocational or bachelor's-level qualification is preferred in automation, electrical, maritime, mechatronics, control engineering, or a related technical field, along with at least five years of relevant automation, commissioning, or service engineering experience. Candidates should have industrial or maritime experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, sensors, actuators, and drive systems, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and willingness to travel internationally on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• International Assignment Allowances
• Holiday Allowance
• 40 Days Of Annual Leave
• Option To Buy Or Sell Additional Leave
• Travel Allowance
• Profit-Sharing Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Social Fund Participation
• Supplementary Health Insurance Discount
• Training Budget
• In-House Fitness Facilities