Within the Naval and Offshore Structures department, a contribution is made to a sustainable and livable future for everyone. Mechanical structures are designed, analyzed, and tested for the maritime and offshore industries, as well as for the defense sector. Structural safety is at the heart of everything done, both under extreme conditions and throughout the entire service life of a structure.
In a unique laboratory, equipment and materials are tested for shock loads and vibrations, for example by simulating the effects of an underwater explosion. This helps defense organizations protect current and future naval vessels and their crews more effectively.
What you do
As a Structural Dynamics Technician, you play an important role in experimental research. You help design test setups, provide hydraulic or electromechanical control systems, and perform measurements using appropriate sensors. In doing so, you ensure reliable results while maintaining a strong focus on safety throughout the testing process.
You will measure accelerations, displacements, pressures, temperatures, and forces to assess the dynamic behavior and/or failure characteristics of materials, equipment, and structures. Examples include shock and shaker tests, in which equipment for naval vessels is tested under a wide range of shock and vibration conditions. Unique facilities are available for this purpose, including vertical and horizontal shock machines and a large dynamic shaker.
You will be part of the Structural Dynamics Lab within the Naval and Offshore Structures department, working closely with both office-based staff and clients.
Profile
- Completed MBO-level education in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technician, Machine Building, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Affinity for the mechanics of materials and structures, as well as measurement technology.
- Interest in experimental research and a practical understanding of structural behavior and measurement equipment.
- Motivated to set up and execute measurement campaigns and to build test setups for mechanical research.
- Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
- Curious, hands-on, and interested in complex experimental setups, hydraulics, sensors, measurement systems, data acquisition, and testing.
- Practical approach, familiar with working with (heavy) machinery, and enjoying assembling and troubleshooting technical setups.
- Strong communication skills, customer focus, and a results-oriented mindset.
Languages.
- Good command of the Dutch language.
- Proficiency in English is considered an advantage.
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