Sr. Automation Engineer - Control System R&D

Do you want to play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly in Neuver Maritime?

At Neuver Maritime, our mission is to ensure Safe and Efficient Maneuvering at Sea. With a legacy dating back to 1953 and the esteemed histories of Tenfjord, Frydenbo, Rolls-Royce, and Kongsberg, we bring unparalleled expertise to the maritime industry.

From our facilities in Norway and strategic locations worldwide, we ensure we are always close to our customers. We are establishing a robust service and support network to provide unparalleled support wherever our customers operate.

We are among the market leaders, delivering high-quality steering gear and rudders, developed in the harsh, icy conditions of the North Sea. Our units sail on over 14,000 vessels globally, underscoring our commitment to quality, safety, and reliability. With a lifecycle focus, we ensure continuous support throughout the vessel’s lifetime.

At Neuver Maritime, you’ll find a supportive and dynamic work environment with great colleagues, a fun and inclusive atmosphere, and ample opportunities for personal and professional development

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to strengthen our Control System R&D team. In this role, you will take technical ownership of automation and control solutions for our rudder steering gears. From modelling and architecture to PLC implementation and real‑world validation.

As a senior member of the team, you will influence technology choices, set engineering better practices, and mentor junior engineers. This is a hands‑on role, where your experience and judgement directly impact mission‑critical equipment used across +14000 vessels.

What you’ll work on 

• Develop the automation and control of our steering gear products and implement the logic on CODESYS-based PLCs 

• Shape the early‑phase design of new features and digital services such as performance monitoring, diagnostics, and secure remote access

• Plan and execute verification on hardware‑in‑the‑loop platforms, ensuring precise and reliable control performance

• Collaborate closely with software, hydraulics/mechanics, and electrical engineering teams to develop integrated system solutions

• Contribute to the evolution of our control architecture, design philosophy, and engineering methods

What we’re looking for 

• Strong team collaborator with clear and open communication in English and Norwegian

• Engineering degree in Automation, Cybernetics, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar 

• 5+ years (or strong equivalent experience) working with automation, motion control, or safety‑critical control systems

• Practical experience with PLC programming (CODESYS is a strong plus) 

• Comfortable working with hardware, like valves, sensors, actuators, test rigs etc.

• Ability to take ownership of technical areas, make informed engineering decisions, and document solutions clearly

Nice to have 

• Experience with maritime systems, class requirements, or certification processes

• Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and reason about system behavior 

• Familiarity with redundancy design, separation principles, or steering gear regulations 

• Experience with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink or similar) 

Personal qualities that fit well here 

• You collaborate well with others 

• You can work independently with clear goals 

• You take a systematic but pragmatic approach 

• You have a commercial-oriented mindset and care about the customer and other system stakeholders 

• You are eager to learn and keep your skills sharp 

Why join us 

• Direct influence on a mission critical equipment used on 14000+ vessels 

• Work that mixes modelling, implementation, testing, and field validation 

• A small, forward-leaning R&D team where engineers shape the system and see results quickly 

• Great colleagues and a positive work culture with opportunities for learning and growth 

• Opportunity to work from Brattvåg, Ålesund, or Hagavik, with Brattvåg as the main R&D lab (some commuting is expected) 

Apply before: February 20th, 2026

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