Structural/FEM Engineer Shipdesign

Do you have experience with structural engineering and FEA software? And would you like to work on complex engineering issues regarding concept and basic design of vessels and hull structures? Do apply!

Vuyk Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is currently looking for a structural / FEM engineer to strengthen the Vessel Design team. As a structural engineer your focus is on preparing and creating FEA models for global hull structures, perform FEA calculations related to foundations, beam models, strength, fatigue, buckling and stiffness and to check and adapt the hull models and designs. You’ll work closely together with the project teams of the Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam office, who provide the first concept, as well as engineers who will detail the models. Although your job is focused on Structural Engineering, it would be a plus if you have some experience with design and 3D/2D software as well.

The projects you’re going to work on are client specific vessels for offshore, renewable, dredging and mining, and salvage and decommissioning markets. This can be for new built as well as conversions of vessels.

Tasks Structural Engineer Shipdesign

• Prepare and create FEA models;
• Perform FEA calculations related to foundations, beam models, strength etc.
• Check and adapt hull structures and design based on your calculations;
• Coordination of structural work in cooperation with the Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam Team
• Your experience
• A Bsc. or Msc. In Naval Architecture, Maritime Engineering or comparable;
• 5+ years’ of experience with structural engineering in the maritime industry
• Knowledge of software like Ansys, Femap or RFEM
• A flexible and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Our Offer

• Excellent salary and working conditions
• Working on state of the art projects within the maritime industry with a high variety of projects to work on
• Working in an experienced team and develop yourself as an engineer
• Study possibilities and training 

About Vuyk Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
At the Vuyk organisation, multidisciplinary collaboration thrives. Three different specialisations – vessel design, equipment design and operational engineering – work together under one roof. Vuyk Malaysia is a subsidiary of the maritime engineering office Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Find an overview of all our projects and activities at: www.vuykrotterdam.com.