Automation/Electrical Engineer – Maritime electrical equipment

Do you want to work with advanced maritime technology that keeps vessels operating safely and efficiently worldwide? We are looking for an Engineer with solid experience in PLC programming and configuration of drives used in modern maritime power and automation systems.

As part of our Global Customer Support division, you will play a key role in delivering upgrades, support, and improvements to Kongsberg Maritime’s systems onboard vessels. Your work will include software updates, integration of our equipment with other onboard systems, and contributing to safe and reliable operation for our customers across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Software programming of our application software for frequency converters, PLC systems, HMI Screens, and other application system onboard vessels (Mitsubishi PLC, B&R PLC, Vacon Application, Siemens application, ABB applications, Beijer application)
• Attend supplier and customer interface meetings and equipment testing
• Support new technologies and participate in the development of our product range both onsite and remote.

Qualifications and experience

•  Bachelor or technical college degree in electro or automation system engineering or other relevant education
• Extended knowledge of either frequency converter Drives, power management systems, energy management systems and Energy Storage systems.
• Strong Software skills are highly required. Function block and Structured text.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English

This employment requires security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority. The successful candidate may start work with limited access whilst the clearance is being processed. For more information visit www.nsm.no.

You are able to

• Act on your own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• Identify commercial opportunities and you have a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability
• Build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

What we can offer

• An inspiring and safe work environment
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Personal development and career opportunities
• Some travel may be needed

At KONGSBERG, "Protechting People and Planet" drives solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation.

Work location
Godvik, Bergen

Point of contact
Egon Torsvik tlf. 9488 6909