Job added on: 11 May 2026

Hardware Engineer Maritime Lisboa

Hardware Engineer Maritime Lisboa

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About the role

Are you a Hardware Engineer with proven experience in the maritime industry?
Do you want to work on complex electrical systems for yachts, ships or naval vessels?
Then this role could be a strong next step.

For an international maritime engineering environment in the Netherlands, we are looking for
Hardware Engineers who understand the technical demands of working on board vessels.
The systems you work on must be reliable, safe and suitable for demanding maritime conditions.

Important: proven experience in the maritime sector is a strict requirement.
Candidates without maritime, yacht-building or shipbuilding experience will not be considered
for this specific position.

What you will do

As a Hardware Engineer, you will work on the electrical engineering of maritime installations.
You may be involved in systems related to power distribution, automation, navigation,
communication, safety and control systems on board vessels.

Your responsibilities may include:

    • Designing and engineering electrical systems for ships, yachts or naval vessels

    • Preparing electrical schematics, layouts and technical documentation

    • Working with tools such as EPLAN P8 and/or AutoCAD

    • Translating client and project requirements into practical engineering solutions

    • Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities

    • Working closely with software engineers, project engineers, electricians and shipyard teams

    • Reviewing technical drawings and ensuring that systems meet maritime standards and project requirements

    • Helping to solve technical issues during engineering, installation or commissioning phases

    • Contributing to reliable onboard systems that must perform under demanding maritime conditions


What we are looking for




We are looking for engineers with a strong maritime background and a practical engineering mindset.



You bring:





    • Proven experience in the maritime industry, such as yacht building,
      shipbuilding, naval vessels, offshore vessels or marine systems


    • A completed Licenciatura in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering,
      Automation, Mechatronics, Naval Engineering or a related technical field


    • A Mestrado in a relevant technical field is also suitable, but not required

    • Experience with electrical systems on board ships, yachts or other vessels

    • Experience with EPLAN P8 and/or AutoCAD is a strong advantage

    • Ability to read, interpret and create electrical drawings and technical documentation

    • A practical, hands-on mindset and good communication skills

    • Good English skills, both written and spoken

    • Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands





Maritime experience is a must




For this position, maritime experience is not a preference — it is a requirement.



We are specifically interested in candidates who have worked in environments such as:




    • Yacht building

    • Shipbuilding

    • Naval vessels

    • Offshore or special-purpose vessels

    • Marine electrical systems

    • Onboard automation or control systems

    • Electrical engineering for vessels or shipyards




Engineers without proven maritime, yacht-building or shipbuilding experience are unfortunately
not suitable for this specific role.





Also interesting




Besides Hardware Engineers, candidates with maritime experience in related engineering roles
may also be of interest, including:




    • Software Engineers with experience in maritime automation or control systems

    • Electrical Engineers from yacht or shipbuilding environments

    • Automation Engineers with marine systems experience

    • Engineers experienced with onboard electrical installations, commissioning or system integration





What is offered




You will work in an international technical environment where complex maritime projects are
designed, built and delivered together with experienced teams.



You can expect:




    • A full-time engineering role in the Dutch maritime sector


    • A gross monthly salary between €3,800 and €4,500, based on full-time employment
      and depending on experience

    • Work on high-end vessels, yachts, ships or naval projects

    • International collaboration with experienced engineering teams

    • Relocation support through Xelvin

    • A relocation budget, depending on your personal situation and relocation needs

    • Practical support with moving to and settling in the Netherlands

    • Opportunities to grow technically within maritime electrical engineering

    • A professional environment where quality, safety and reliability are key





Relocation to the Netherlands




This role requires relocation to the Netherlands. You will be working on maritime engineering
projects in the Netherlands, in close cooperation with experienced project teams, shipyards
and technical specialists.




The relocation process is supported by Xelvin, an international technical
recruitment partner that guides engineers moving to the Netherlands for work. Xelvin supports
professionals with practical steps related to relocation, onboarding and settling into life
and work in the Netherlands.



Support may include guidance with:




    • Relocation planning

    • Visa and residence procedures, where applicable

    • Housing support

    • Municipal registration in the Netherlands

    • Opening a Dutch bank account

    • Health insurance guidance

    • Practical onboarding into Dutch work culture

    • Continued contact after arrival




A relocation budget is available for this position. The exact package will be discussed during
the recruitment process and depends on your personal situation, current location and applicable
relocation requirements.




You will not be expected to arrange the move on your own. Xelvin will guide you before arrival
and remain involved after you have started, helping you settle in and stay connected in your
new environment.





Who you are




You are a practical engineer who understands that maritime systems must work under demanding
conditions. You are comfortable working with technical drawings, project requirements and
multidisciplinary teams. You know what it means to engineer systems that will be installed
and used on board real vessels.




You enjoy working in a project environment, can communicate clearly with technical colleagues
and are able to switch between engineering details and practical execution.




Most importantly: you have already worked in the maritime, yacht-building or shipbuilding
industry and want to continue developing in this field in the Netherlands.





Interested?




Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer with a strong maritime background and are you open
to relocating to the Netherlands?




Then we would like to get in touch with you. Please share your CV and a short explanation
of your maritime engineering experience.




Rubin Dellink
Project Manager

+31 (0)6 82 09 25 99
r.dellink@xelvin.nl

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