Hardware Engineer - Refit

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Alewijnse seeks a Hardware Engineer for refit projects in the maritime sector, balancing office work from Nijmegen with on board time at project sites to design reliable electrical solutions and produce precise production documentation. You’ll analyze technical challenges, perform calculations, select materials, and coordinate with clients, classification societies and other stakeholders while proactively solving problems during project execution and reporting progress. The role offers a competitive monthly salary of €3,800 to €5,500, overtime, generous holiday and ADV days, a PMT pension, and Dutch Metal & Engineering CAO terms, with clear career paths into engineering or project management and WeConnect perks. To apply, tailor your CV to ship systems, highlight EPLAN and AutoCAD experience, and show concrete on-board project examples and travel readiness.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be involved in large, complex refit projects in the maritime sector. As a Hardware Engineer, you’ll analyse technical challenges and develop appropriate electrical solutions. You’ll work both from our office in Nijmegen and on board at project sites. Your expertise ensures accurate technical designs and precise production documentation.

Your responsibilities include:

• Analysing technical issues and developing effective solutions

• Performing calculations, selecting materials, and preparing production documentation

• Proactively contributing to problem-solving during project execution

• Liaising with clients, classification societies, and other key stakeholders

• Preparing technical reports and progress updates

What do we offer you?

At Alewijnse, you’ll contribute to leading refit projects in a dynamic field where craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration are key.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• A monthly salary between €3,800 and €5,500 (full-time)

• Overtime compensation

• 25 holiday days + 13 ADV days

• Pension scheme via PMT

• Terms of employment in line with the Dutch Metal & Engineering CAO

• Opportunities for personal development and training

• Career progression into engineering or project management

And there’s more:
With WeConnect, you stay connected with colleagues. Think: sports activities, a staff association, a company webshop and many other perks.

Who are you?

You’re an independent and proactive engineer with experience in electrical systems on board ships. You think in solutions, work precisely, and enjoy a mix of office and yard-based work.

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Several years of engineering experience in the maritime sector

• Knowledge of ship systems and maritime regulations

• Experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD

• Willingness to work at various project locations

Requirements

Do you provide the technical solutions during refits on board superyachts and other complex vessels? In this role, you’ll combine office-based engineering with hands-on involvement at the yard. Together with the team, you’ll work on high-end maritime installations, maintaining regular contact with clients and classification societies.