Jr. Motion Control Engineer

Imagine this: you are the person that has been designing and developing an Ampelmann system for the past months and now the time has come to test it offshore. You have programmed every one of its moves. With a push of a button, you are about to see it in action for the first time. Do you want to be that person? If the answer is yes, then we have just the right opportunity for you. Apply now for our Jr. Motion Control Engineer position! Scroll down to read more about the role and how to apply.

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 Development team
The Development team is part of the Innovations Department and is responsible for developing conceptual ideas into tangible products and services to serve our clients' needs. In other words: our engineers make it real and ready for operation! The Development team is a multidisciplinary team of 19 engineers, covering fields of Motion Control, Structural, Mechanical Design and Virtual Technology. Engineers are grouped in various project teams, to focus on delivering new solutions for our clients. In this role, you will report to the Motion Control Team Lead, and daily to your mentor and Project Manager. 
 
Your role as Jr. Motion Control Engineer
As Jr. Motion Control Engineer, you will be the person who knows just how to get an Ampelmann system moving. You will be working on the concept, basic and detailed design of a system, its commissioning, testing (onshore and offshore) and aftercare. Software will be a big part of your job, but it won’t be all there is to it. You will also be responsible for selecting and sizing actuation, coming up with clever hardware solutions for the systems you design. The multidisciplinary project, on which you will be working, will require you to be flexible, communicative and proactive. As a Jr. Motion Control Engineer you will be part of a project team that focuses on electric system design.

Regular activities

• Dynamic modeling and simulation to optimise designs

• Detailed hardware design in collaboration with suppliers

• Writing and implementation of system software

• Commissioning and testing of new products, including providing operational support and troubleshooting on location

• Provide aftercare support remotely (onshore, after offshore testing)

We ask

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechatronics, Systems & Control, Mechanical,- Electrical,- or Aerospace engineering

• 0-2 years of work experience

• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)

• Preferred: proven experience (or courses) that indicate knowledge of interaction between hardware and software and/or actuation

• Preferred: experience with Python

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 between EUR 3.450 and EUR 4.173 based on your experience

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

• Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs

Interested?

You can apply until 22 August 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 Sander Petersen.