Automation Engineer

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.

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