Student R&D

Job description

Do you want to have a true impact on the technology used by Ampelmann? And want to combine your technical expertise with some work experience? As a Research and Development colleague, you will be the gateway to new technologies! Interested? Read more below or apply via the “apply now” button!

About Ampelmann

Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development.

Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference!

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About the R&D department

The Research and Development (R&D) Department is the breeding ground for new technologies applied in our systems. From development of new control systems, making virtual test environments, creating smart tools for our engineering department to working on autonomous features with vision systems.

Your role as Work student R&D

We have a heavy focus on knowledge-based engineering, by combining modelling with data from our systems offshore. You will be helping us with building and improving these engineering tools. With these tools, you will help Ampelmann designing and operating systems more efficiently. Possible projects you could be working on are a real-time data logger, or an inhouse-built hardware in the loop simulator!

Regular activities

• Create and update models and engineering tools of our Python library.
• Design Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for the tools.
• Collaborate with R&D and other innovations engineers to understand the needs for new technologies.

We ask

• A technical background (computer science) at HBO or WO level
• Knowledge of Python, web development, ROS, C++
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Availability for a period of at least 6 months, 4 days per week

You get

• A gross salary of EUR 17,45- per hour, including holiday allowance and built-up annual leave.
• A great and informal workplace in Delft.
• Fantastic lunch, amazing coffee, and fun break facilities (e.g., ping pong, darts).
• Flexibility and the chance to experience working in an international environment.

Interested?

You can apply until 6 February 2026 by uploading your CV via the Apply button on our website. If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact recruitment. Your contact persons for this vacancy is Constanza Lührs.