Software Engineer

Job context

Damen Song Cam Shipyard is engineering, outfitting, commissioning and delivering various Damen standard ship types. Basic designs and most components are delivered to DSCS by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. DSCS will complete the detailed design, and production information, which will be used during the assembly of the vessels.

The commissioning and seas trials department is a part of the Production department of Damen Song Cam Shipyard. This department is responsible for the verification and start-up of ship systems to secure good operation of all installations on board as well as the lay-up activities of delivered ships

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

Development of AMCS software on board of Damen vessels and ship control systems so that they meet the required expectations.

Key responsibilities:

Ship AMCS Completion & development

Core Activities:

- Developing and testing the software systems on board

- Creation of graphic screen layout and handling for human interfaces

- Keep communications & discussions with Workboats Technology team to complete & develop HMI software.

- Responsible for commissioning of the automation systems delivered, such as conducting start-up according to procedure, performing required tests, performing acceptance testing with presence of Customer & approval societies.

- Support & complete the relevant works relating to Commissioning & Trials

- Support to update some kinds of software on board

- Support Service activities when required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

- With 2-3 years of relevant work experience.

- You have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Web development.

- Knowledge of one or more of these programming languages.

- Knowledge and interest in automation products are a plus.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Technical understandings and skills:

- Have a certain basis in software development.

- Being able to understand both the mechanical and electrical domains.

- Have analytical skills.

- Being able to identify issues and think mainly in function blocks.

Problem solving:

- Identifies critical issues with ease.

- Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.

- You consult with colleagues to develop from definition phase until delivery of software.

- You work (independently and in Group) on software module programming and testing.

- You act as an internal source of information for all software technical issues about the software modules assigned to you.

- You follow developments and trends in software and automation in shipbuilding.

Communication skills:

- Proficient spoken and written English skills

- Listens to others and accepts input from stakeholders (bussiness analyst or bussiness users)

- Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally.

- Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional

Organization:

- Facilitates effective team interaction.

- Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions