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?

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and deliver comprehensive Verification & Validation documentation.
• Oversee and coordinate a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems and compliance with specifications.
• Manage client documentation reviews and approvals.
• Lead Design Reviews, address technical escalations, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and manage Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Be the technical authority on system integration, ensuring flawless execution.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To excel as interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Shipbuilding or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in shipbuilding, offshore, or a similar industry.
• Deep technical expertise in automation, electrical integration, and control systems.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate technical and regulatory challenges.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-assignment security screening is part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required.
• Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

THE ROLE

As System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical (Interim), you will ensure seamless system integration and validation across complex automation and electrical systems for state-of-the-art naval vessels. You will drive technical excellence, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee critical Verification & Validation activities to ensure the highest quality and timely execution of subcontracted work packages.

As interim System Integration Lead Automation & Electrical your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and deliver comprehensive Verification & Validation documentation.
• Oversee and coordinate a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems and compliance with specifications.
• Manage client documentation reviews and approvals.
• Lead Design Reviews, address technical escalations, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and manage Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbor Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Be the technical authority on system integration, ensuring flawless execution