Development Engineer
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Almere, the Netherlands
Fulltime
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive or another relevant study
Yanmar aims to transform its business by 2050, becoming a more environmentally friendly company, impacting our business activities, suppliers’ manufacturing processes, and products.
Yanmar Marine is already leading the trialling of a hydrogen fuel cell concept boat and designing dual-fuel marine engines. We are also driven to work with OEMs as their electric systems integrators.
We seek an innovative and pragmatic Development Engineer focused on developing various electrical concepts, such as electric propulsion systems.
What are you going to do?
As a Development Engineer at Yanmar Marine International, you’ll be part of our dynamic Development Team, where every day is challenging and different. You will develop new products and solutions by collaborating closely with colleagues from various departments, including sales, supply chain, service, and development engineers from Yanmar in Japan.
Your work will encompass innovations and improvement projects to enhance value and quality to serve our customer’s needs. Projects awaiting your expertise include developing a fully electric propulsion system, a serial hybrid drive, and a new genset.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Conduct feasibility studies, determine requirements for new product development, and translate these into functional and technical designs, including detailed drawings and documentation;
- Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to find suitable components and ensure market relevance;
- Build prototypes, create test plans, conduct tests, and report results, ensuring thorough design validation;
- Participate in and organise design reviews, ensuring stakeholder communication and alignment throughout various development projects;
- Perform FMEA to understand and address potential failure modes of components/systems, ensuring robust and reliable designs;
- Engage in maintenance projects to improve products based on customer reviews.
Who are we looking for?
We seek a smart, self-starting Development Engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset who is eager to improve every day and is result-oriented.
For you, the following statement is spot on: ‘What good is an idea if it remains an idea?’ Try – experiment – iterate – fail – try again – change the world
The ideal candidate:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive or another relevant study;
- Relevant working experience in the field of electric drives and knowledge of CAN protocols is a preference;
- Experience in 2D/3D CAD systems;
- Has a strong ability to analyse, report technical data, and maintain an overview;
- Exhibits hands-on approach, creativity, enthusiasm, proactivity, and eagerness to learn;
- Strong language skills, fluent in both spoken and written English.
Work location:
Your regular workplace is Almere., but hybrid working (40% home/60% office) is possible in this position. Occasional (international) travel to visit suppliers or perform field testing.
What do we offer?
In this position, you will be involved in exciting development processes and contribute to creating sustainable products. We offer a role in a truly international organisation that respects each individual’s culture and supports individual development. You will work in a dynamic environment where every day is different, with the freedom to take initiative and express ideas.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience;
- Possibilities to work from home;
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours, with flexible working hours
- The possibility of following training and education;
- Possibility for gym subscription and bike plan;
- Employee benefits plan with discounts on various products and services;
- Possibility to join the FC Almere City soccer games;
- Plenty of outings, sports activities (Almere City run) and company parties;
- Commuting allowance;
- 27 vacation days (+ the ability to build up time for time);
- 8% holiday allowance and year-end bonus based on company results.
MEET ONE OF YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES:
Gideon van Dijk – Sr. Manager Development & Quality Department
Yanmar is a leading supplier of innovative engines and technology-driven marine propulsion systems. We want to supply the world’s cleanest, most efficient, reliable, and durable products for the recreational sector – both sailboats and powerboats – and light-duty commercial applications. To keep up with this promise, we are constantly working on new developments; after all, standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world. Are you, like me, committed to developing advanced technology for the best and most sustainable solutions? Let’s meet!
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