Specialist – Electrical Power Engineering
Publication date19 Dec 2025
FieldShips
LocationWageningen
ContactYvette Klinkenberg, Y.J.C.Klinkenberg@marin.nl
MARIN is looking for a specialist to strengthen our Development & Implementation efforts in power, propulsion and energy (PPE) systems. In this role, you bring in electrical power engineering knowledge by your contribution in the development of models, tools, and processes that drive smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ships. Do you want to make an impact on the energy transition and help create better ships for blue oceans? This is your opportunity.
Who are we looking for?
You hold a master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, with a specialisation in Electrical Power Engineering. You think and act as a systems engineer, with a holistic approach to problem solving. You bring in experience in power electronic system design and application and in control engineering. You are familiar with Matlab Simulink. Experience with MBSE is a plus as is experience in Python programming.
What Excites You?
- Studying the design and behavior of electrical power systems.
- Building models of electrical power systems to assess and troubleshoot.
- Exploring new ideas with a curious, analytical, and hands-on mindset.
- Looking beyond the boundaries of your own expertise to connect disciplines.
- Working in an environment that offers freedom and responsibility to make an impact.
What will your work involve?
You’ll join MARIN’s Development & Implementation group, with the focus on electrical power systems (modelling) and their control. Your work will include:
- Working with applied analogue and digital electronics, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and industrial automation systems.
- Developing and improving simulation models on for our virtual Zero Emission Lab.
- Enabling verification, validation, and troubleshooting in the physical Zero Emission Lab with hardware and software in the loop setups.
- Contributing to project proposals by defining and estimating activities for simulation, analysis, and testing.
Who will your colleagues be?
You’ll join the Ships department, a team of about 100 professionals working in smaller, specialised teams. Your direct colleagues are a group of experts on hydrodynamic and energy systems simulations. We support the business oriented teams with insights via simulations of power, propulsion and energy (PPE) systems. Our team focusses on applied research and supporting client needs. Together we develop tools and services that address pressing market questions and support MARIN’s mission of Better Ships, Blue Oceans.
What do we offer?
- A stimulating environment which will allow you to develop while maintaining the freedom to choose your own path.
- An attractive salary and benefits package, including our annual profit sharing and excellent pension scheme.
- Lifecycle allowance of 5.55% of your gross monthly salary.
- 29 vacation days (fulltime) + 5 scheduled days between Christmas and New Year.
- Development through training courses, further education and coaching.
- Flexibility in working hours and a hybrid working arrangement, to support your work-life balance.
Who are we?
MARIN is a globally recognised institute in maritime research, based in Wageningen, the Netherlands. Our mission is ‘Better Ships, Blue Oceans’: we stand for clean, smart and safe shipping and sustainable use of the sea. We do this as an independent knowledge partner for the maritime sector, governments and society. We work with around 450 specialists in various fields who are proud of an open and collaborative culture in which you can explore your own ideas and take initiative.
Interested?
If you want to know more about the position, call Yvette Klinkenberg, Team Leader Development and Implementation (Hydro & Energy simulation) +31 (0)6 31 93 49 53. You can apply for this position by using the APPLY button on our website.
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Yvette Klinkenberg
senior specialist | team leader