Control engineer

This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly motivated team to capture the growth opportunities in the renewable hydrogen market!

The Engineering department is looking for a Control Engineer:

• Creating documents (drawings and specifications) of control systems of a compressor system
• Define and test the required control software.
• Providing input and advice to the Lead Engineer related to controls.
• Align with suppliers on the technical requirements, documents and quality of the product.
• Initiating internal improvement and standardization projects.
• Initiating projects on continuous improvement and standardization in Engineering.

Howden, a Chart Company is located in Rheden, the Netherlands, and is a specialist supplier of tailor-made gas compression equipment to international refinineries, (petro)chemical, oil, gas, utility and offshore industries for over 100 years. Howden designs, manufactures and tests reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and systems, and inspects, overhauls, repairs, maintains, rerates and modernizes equipment, supplies spare parts and provides customer training for reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.

You will get the chance to join a team with a good team atmosphere and with dedicated colleagues. We offer an interesting and challenging position within a professional, international organization with freedom to act and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders. As we consider talent management as key to the success of our organization, we offer opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer a salary package that is fully in line with the level of the position combined with an extensive package of fringe benefits.

• A Bachelor degree in Engineering;
• Technical knowledge in the field of control technology and adjacent facets (instrumentation (instruments, control valves, control cabinets) and electrical (motors)).
• Knowledge of control panel hardware and visualization software;
• Knowledge of electrical wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of process technology;
• Highly motivated to deliver high standards under pressure and is results focused;
• Good communication skills;
• Time management skills;
• Pro-active behavior;
• Good team player;
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of Lean principles
• Project management;
• Knowledge of ATEX / IECEx directives

The successful candidate enjoys working both independently, as well as within a team. He/she should have a strong commitment to delivering technical results and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Other key characteristics are customer orientation, resilience and analytical thinking. Occasional travel will be required to visit suppliers and customers (10%; approx. 5-10x per year).