Junior R&D Test Engineer

Vacancy:
Junior R&D Test Engineer who is ‘equipped for impact’

Do you want to be part of a globally operating team of innovators? Do you also think bigger than big? And, do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. Find out more about our vacancy for a Junior Research & Development Test Engineer.

We are Huisman. We develop step‑changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal energy, oil & gas, leisure, civil and port logistics industries. With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.

What can you expect from the role of Junior R&D Test Engineer at Huisman?

We offer a challenging position within an international organisation where innovation, quality, flexibility and creativity are key. As a Junior R&D Test Engineer, you enjoy a hands‑on approach and work together with engineers from various projects and disciplines.

In this role you will work as an R&D Test Engineer in Huisman’s laboratory. The lab features several test set‑ups that allow us to put technical questions to the test. We build prototypes or use fixed set‑ups to perform mechanical tests. In addition, you will be responsible for the machines, maintenance and modifications to the test set‑ups, as well as preparing, executing and reporting on the tests.

Questions for the R&D department can arise at different stages of the process. Test requests may originate during the pre‑sales and engineering phases, but also during production, commissioning and maintenance. Huisman’s projects are large and complex, with budgets that can exceed fifty million euros.

Personal development and training opportunities are part of the package. The role offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking innovations, an excellent employment benefits package, and regular social gatherings in our own company bar.

As a Junior R&D Test Engineer you are responsible for building and implementing test plans in our laboratory. You prefer a practical approach and can connect with our R&D Engineers without difficulty.

This includes:

• Developing detailed test plans, drawings and schemes of the test equipment;
• Commissioning and calibrating the test set‑up;
• Executing tests and solving operational problems;
• Informing colleagues about progress and test results, ensuring expected quality;

• Flexible and creative;
• Practical minded;
• Proactive and persuasive;
• Result and customer oriented;
• Interest in new technologies;

You have:

• MBO 4 level or Bachelor degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering;
• Experience with 2D and 3D Inventor;
• Affinity with conducting experiments and collecting data;
• The ability to adapt quickly to new requirements and prioritize effectively;
• Practical disposition and good command of Dutch and English, orally and in writing;

• An EU passport/valid work permit for The Netherlands;
• Good command of Dutch and English verbally and in writing.

• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• An international work environment;
• Various growth and development opportunities;
• Open, informal, no‑nonsense culture with short communication lines.

• Full‑time
• Starter level
• Schiedam, NL

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered by Huisman. Applications received are property of Huisman. We don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Huisman colleagues or associated Huisman companies.