(X-Laboratory, Rotterdam)We are hiring a passionate and driven Industrial Automation / Electrical / Electronic Engineer to join our growing team of talented engineers and researchers. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance industrial control solutions that power our advanced offshore motion-compensation systems.The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between real-time software engineering, electrical/industrial design, and hands-on commissioning work on board sea-going vessels. You will help build, test, and refine our robotic hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testbeds, expand our build and CI/CD infrastructure, and support the continued evolution of our high-reliability industrial platforms.EDUCATIONM.Sc. preferred, B.Sc. acceptableElectrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or similarNEN low-voltage certifications (up to 690 V) are a strong plusCORE COMPETENCIES INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGExperience with drive systems in the 0–250 kW range (Siemens, ABB, Danfoss)Practical experience with rotary/linear motion systems and industrial automation architecturesEPLAN proficiency: creating, reading, and maintaining electrical schematicsUnderstanding of redundancy, safety concepts (SIL levels, failover structures), and industrial power systemsOn-board commissioning experience on sea-going vessels is a strong plusPROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGExcellent knowledge of C/C++ for industrial PC and PLC applicationsExperience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)Strong understanding of middleware frameworks (e.g., DDS)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build infrastructure (maintenance & extension)Competent with common PLC languages (IEC 61131-3)ROBOTICS & TEST INFRASTRUCTUREComfortable with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing setupsHands-on experience building, integrating, and troubleshooting robotic or mechatronic testbedsAbility to work across mechanical, electrical, and software boundariesCOMMUNICATIONTCP/UDP/DDSClear technical documentation skillsComfortable interacting with clients, commissioning partners, and suppliersSOFT SKILLSTeam-player mentalityGetting problems solved mentalityAccurate and Transparent work recordsMotivated to thrive in a collaborative, innovation-driven environmentCapable of independent diagnostics and structured problem-solvingWilling and eager to travel for on-board commissioning (world-wide)RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop high-performance PLC and industrial PC applications in C/C++ on RTOS platformsMaintain and extend build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and software infrastructureCreate and update EPLAN schematics for industrial systemsIntegrate, configure, and test industrial drive systems (0–250 kW)Build, test, and expand robotic hardware-in-the-loop testbeds at our X-Innovation LabPerform commissioning of machinery and motion-control equipment on board sea-going vesselsSupport senior experts and lead scientists in mechatronic design and system architectureProduce technical documentation, training materials, and client-ready internal reportsWHO WE AREDo you want to contribute to bringing forth the most advanced equipment in the world—and help accelerate the global renewable energy transition?X-Laboratory was founded in 2017 and has since become a key innovator in offshore renewables, delivering some of the most advanced and high-performance motion-compensation products on the market. We operate from our X-Innovation Lab in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.Working at X-Laboratory is unlike working at any other engineering company. Prestige, pride, and ego stay at the door. We value true innovation, deep technical curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. Every team member has a stake and a voice in what we build. We aim for engineering excellence and seek people who share our hunger to bring game-changing technology to life.If you see yourself as a doer with strong theoretical foundations, if you learn fast, and if you want to build the future of offshore motion systems—then welcome aboard, friend.SALARYIn mutual consultation, depending on experience, education, and availability. Range from 3000 - 6000 Euro depending on background and education.HOW TO APPLYPlease send your portfolio, CV, and motivation letter to solicitate at deltaxlab dot com and check our website for detailed content of these materials.Looking forward to interview YOU!