Principal Engineer Mechanical - Port Equipment

As Principal Engineer Mechanical, you ensure that the mechanical systems and structures of our complex Port Equipment function as one fully integrated system. You combine in-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and structural design with a broad, system-level perspective. You look beyond your own area of expertise, understanding how mechanics, steel structures, hydraulics, electrical systems, controls and software interact, and translate this into a safe, reliable and cost-effective system architecture. Within our Port Equipment business, you work on complex, highly automated equipment, such as Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) and Rail-Mounted Gantry Cranes (RMGs). Moving seamlessly between system-level design and technical detail, you act as the technical link between the various engineering disciplines.

You are: An experienced engineer with a strong systems-thinking mindset; Able to translate complex technical challenges into clear system-level and design decisions; A knowledgeable technical sparring partner who brings engineers from different disciplines together; Able to move confidently between technical detail and the broader system-level perspective; Proactive and up to date with developments in Mechanical Engineering, structural design and complex machinery; A strong communicator, able to clearly and convincingly substantiate technical decisions; Customer- and results-oriented, without compromising on safety or quality; Practical and accustomed to taking ownership of complex technical challenges; Flexible and willing to occasionally work on-site at customer locations. You have: A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Engineering or a comparable technical discipline; At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience working with complex technical systems or machinery; In-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and structural design, preferably combined with experience in complex moving machinery and large-scale steel structures; Possess strong knowledge of fatigue design and assessment of complex machinery and welded structures, including load spectra, fatigue-critical details and relevant international standards; Extensive experience in designing and integrating complex mechanical systems and structures; Solid knowledge of system architecture, interfaces, requirements, technical validation and system integration; Experience with engineering design principles, technical calculations, and evaluating and substantiating design decisions; Broad technical knowledge, enabling you to understand the interfaces with hydraulics, electrical systems, controls and software; Experience in port equipment, material handling, heavy machinery, maritime, offshore or comparable complex machinery is a strong advantage; The ability to work across engineering disciplines and make multidisciplinary technical decisions at system level.