Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
About the team
The Engineering Operations team within Thales Netherlands consists of people with different backgrounds, multiple skills which supports all engineering disciplines (systems -, software -, and hardware engineering) in their day to day business concerning, processes, methods, tools, practices and improvements in all areas.
The Engineering team performs all engineering activities (System Definition, Hardware, Software and Test and Integration) for the realization of total solutions and sensors systems for naval and ground based applications. To support our engineers and engineering managers, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Engineering Tooling Expert.
About your future job
As an Engineering Tooling Expert, you will work close together with the Engineering Environment Manager, IS/IT department and the Thales Corporate Engineering team. You will work with people in transversal teams of system -, software- and hardware- engineering.
As Engineering Tooling Expert you will:
- Support the Engineering department with sustaining, integration and development of the tooling landscape;
- Build together with the Engineering Environment Manager the roadmap which will serve as the basis for the future in engineering;
- Translate the needs of Engineering towards requirements for the workbenches;
- Analyse the current ways of working together with the Engineering Environment Manager and prepare improvements for the working environment in the various disciplines;
- Lead introduction of new tooling and phasing out of existing tooling in combination with data migrations.
Why you'd be a good match
We are in search for a colleague who:
- Completed technical Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong focus on IT;
- Has proven experience in a high-tech engineering environment, security, or defence;
- Has relevant experience in engineering development practices;
- Good knowledge about standards and best practices in engineering;
- Works comfortably in a multidisciplinary team and engages stakeholders in a cross-cultural environments;
- Keeps the overview at all times, is proactive and able to overcome challenges;
- Brings structure and clarity, sets goals, and is result-driven;
- Excellent communication skills in English;
- Is curious to understand the background of an issue/challenge, and solution-oriented;
- Due to screening requirements, EU nationality is a must.
What's in it for you
- A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;
- Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills;
- Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
- A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance;
- You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it;
- A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs;
- 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.
Interested?
Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile, and show your interest!
Questions? Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner for Systems and Software Engineering, Marguerite Dijkstra, via marguerite.dijkstra@nl.thalesgroup.com or +31 (0) 628 587 782.
Please note that for this role, we only accept direct applications. Any contact from agencies or media sales will be disregarded.
Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.
