We are a European scale-up dedicated to developing cutting-edge, automated wind-assisted propulsion systems. Our goal is to provide a turnkey solution for shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and emissions. Our vision is simple yet ambitious—we aim to power the world with wind.

Imagine a world where the vast oceans are effortlessly traversed using the clean and boundless power of the wind. At Bound4blue, we are turning this dream into reality. We're not just creating wind propulsion systems but revolutionizing the maritime industry, one sustainable voyage at a time. While bringing sails back to ships may seem challenging, we are more than prepared for it. We are innovators who understand the perfect harmony between nature and technology.

About the role:

As an Automation & Control Engineer – Mid Senior, you will contribute to the development, integration, and validation of the automation and control systems powering our eSAIL solutions.

This role combines software development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system integration activities, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our systems both in factory and onboard vessels.

You will progressively take ownership of technical topics and support more junior engineers while contributing to the continuous evolution of our control architecture and operational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation and control functionalities for bound4blue’s eSAIL systems.

• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control devices.

• Support integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities in factory and onboard environments.

• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Naval, and Service teams to ensure proper system integration.

• Participate in FAT, HAT, commissioning, and sea trial activities.

• Support technical documentation development, including electrical diagrams, commissioning procedures, and software architecture documentation.

• Assist in identifying and implementing improvements in automation logic and system reliability.

• Support technical problem-solving activities and Root Cause Analysis processes.

• Contribute to maintaining compliance with applicable technical and safety standards.
  

Required competencies:

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.