Automation Service Engineer (international)

Do you want to work on the most advanced maritime systems in the world? As an Automation Service Engineer, you are responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of automation and control systems aboard the innovative vessels and equipment of Royal IHC.

You will work worldwide on newbuild, service, and retrofit projects, ensuring that complex installations perform safely, reliably, and optimally. This international role has a rotational character, meaning you will work at project locations all over the world for extended periods.

• Performing commissioning, testing, and startup activities of automation and control systems aboard IHC vessels and equipment.

• Supporting newbuild projects during installation,

• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults within PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Integrated Control Systems.

• Performing service, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for customers worldwide.

• Optimizing automation and control systems to improve performance and reliability.

• Supporting project teams during installation, testing, and handover to the customer.

• Preparing service reports and technical findings.

• Collaborating with engineering teams, shipyards, subcontractors, and customers.

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, technical depth, and a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. No two projects are the same: from advanced dredgers to complex offshore and mission equipment deployed worldwide.

• MBO/HBO working and thinking level, preferably in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Maritime Technology, Mechatronics, or Control Engineering.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience within Automation, Commissioning, or Service Engineering.

• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems within an industrial or maritime environment.

• Experience with sensors, actuators, frequency converters, and drive systems.

• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to troubleshooting.

• Experience in resolving complex technical faults.

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic international project environment.

• Customer-oriented attitude and excellent communication skills.

• Willingness to travel internationally and work on a rotational basis (for example, 6 weeks on location, followed by 3 weeks of leave). On average, you will spend approximately 50% of your time abroad.

At Royal IHC, you work on unique maritime solutions deployed worldwide for dredging, offshore, mining, and defense applications. You will get the chance to contribute directly to the realization and commissioning of high-tech vessels and equipment that are international leaders.

• A competitive monthly salary

• 8% holiday allowance

• 40 vacation days for full-time employment, with the possibility to buy or sell leave.

• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer.

• A profit-sharing scheme.

• Possibility for hybrid working and flexible working hours.

• A solid medium-salary pension scheme with extensive guarantees.

• Good disability insurance.

• Voluntary participation in the Social Fund.

• Discount on supplementary health insurance via VGZ.

• A training budget of €1,500 per three years.

• Unlimited exercise in our own fitness room.