Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Does innovation run through your veins and are you looking to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment? We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who is up to task to work on robotic systems and newly designed geotechnical equipment.

As a member of the Innovation Technology Commissioning and Implementation Group, you focus on thorough testing, design improvement, and optimizing performance and reliability.   

As our Mechanical Engineer, you work on the mechanical aspects of equipment that operates in extreme conditions, such as large water depths. The products vary from precision mechanical measuring instruments to fully independent (underwater) systems.

Your role is pivotal in shaping the future of our mechanical engineering solutions and ensuring our competitive edge in the industry. 

Your role   

• You liaise with the design team to review, advice and consult on practical and safety related aspects of the design; 

• You are in the lead during the execution of acceptance testing and validation;

• You contribute to field pilot projects, occasional travel is involved; 

• You complete technical upgrades and update technical manuals; 

• You interact with the operations department on issues found in the field. You act as point of contact for the mechanical side of the products and take part in the innovation 3rd line support; 

• You contribute to a collaborative and professional atmosphere in our team.    

Your track record

• You have a bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics;

• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience as designer or constructor; 

• You are skilled in 3D CAD systems, Preferably Creo (Pro-Engineer); 

• You have a self-driven attitude;   

• Fluent command of the English language;   

• You have a practical mindset with an appetite for learning new skills.   

What Fugro offers

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

For further information, please contact Bram van der Ploeg, Talent Acquisition Partner, +31 6 3458 0051.

After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.