(Jr.) Field Control Engineer

Are you passionate about bringing offshore technology to life? Then join our team!
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, solving technical challenges and working hands-on with cutting-edge offshore systems? We’re looking for a problem-solver eager to collaborate with skilled professionals and ensure top operational and safety standards. Whether you're experienced or ready for the next step, if you have a passion for bringing complex systems to life and a can-do attitude, let’s talk!

About Ampelmann
Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference!

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About the Field Control Engineering team
As (Jr.) Field Control Engineer you will be part of the Field Control Engineering team which is part of our Operations department. The Operations department is responsible for making sure our global operation runs safely and efficiently. The Field Control Engineering team makes sure our fleet of gangway systems is kept operational and safe in a plannable way and consists of 8 Field Control Engineers, 2 Improvement Control Engineers and 2 Team Leads. In this role you will report to the Team Lead Field Control Engineering.

Your role as (Jr.) Field Control Engineer
As (Jr.) Field Control Engineer you are responsible for localizing and correcting faults in the control systems of our fleet of motion compensated gangways. This includes the gangway’s electrical, hydraulic and software components. Next to that you can take the lead for commissioning of new built and overhauled systems. You prepare (PLC) software - and electrical hardware related upgrades- and if needed execute on location. Your activities could be anywhere in the world, both on- and offshore.

Regular activities

• Perform work required for the operation, maintenance, and testing of control (PLC) systems.

• Commissioning of newly built systems.

• Troubleshoot on our Ampelmann systems worldwide, both on- and offshore.

• Support Maintenance Engineers and Technicians on a day-to-day basis.

• Modify and improve existing (PLC) software packages.

We ask

• Minimum HBO degree, preferably in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Offshore Engineering, or similar

• 0-5 years of relevant working experience (programming, troubleshooting, testing)

• Proven experience (or courses) that indicate knowledge of interaction between hardware and(PLC) software

• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems

• Willing to travel abroad (~30%), with seasonal variation in travel frequency

• Good communication skills in English (required)

You get

• A great work environment with innovative and change-willing aspirations

• High degree of responsibility and room to have significant impact

• Monthly gross salary based on your experience, between EUR 3.246 and EUR 4.637 for a Junior role / EUR 3.862 and EUR 5.517 for a Medior role

• Great secondary benefits (e.g., annual bonus, Working from Home policy, non-contributory pension plan, unlimited vacation days and more)

• Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs

Interested? 

You can apply until 23 October 2025 by uploading your CV and motivation letter via the “Apply” button on our website. In the week after the closing date, we will let you know if you have been selected for the first interview round. If there is a match after the first interview, you will proceed to the second interview round. Still a match? Then we will offer you the job! 

If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact recruitment@ampelmann.nl. Your contact person for this vacancy is Constanza Lührs.