Electrical Design Engineer

DeRegt Cables is -and has been- a prominent name in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered, specialty, dynamic or static cable solutions used in subsea applications. The company boasts over 90 years of technological innovation and strength around cable design. These have been applied in many areas, including the Oil & Energy sector, Defence, Seismic Exploration, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) and Renewable Energy projects. DeRegt is part of Sercel, the Sensing & Monitoring business line of Viridien, an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company.

Do you know that more than 1 million kilometers of cables are used in our seas and oceans to send information and electricity?

From our base in the Netherlands, we custom design and produce many of these cables, making this role a unique opportunity for technicians who want to work on projects that impact how the world connects, explores, and protects.

No cable system is the same and this is reflected in the wide diversity of technical projects we see, from Variable Depth Sonar to Neutrino Detectors, from Wave Energy Converters to Remotely Operated Vehicles and from deep sea mines to hot air balloons.

About the DeRegt Design Team

We are a multidisciplinary engineering group responsible for the development, design, and qualification of advanced cable systems and associated equipment for offshore, marine, defense, and industrial applications. The team combines mechanical, electrical, materials, and production engineering expertise to deliver innovative and reliable solutions that meet customer requirements and operational challenges. As a diverse and international team of ten engineers, we are instrumental in the development of new products and technologies. The Design Team's mission is to create the innovative, high-quality products that meet today's challenges and anticipate the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom-built cable systems based on customer specifications
• Take into account applicable electrical and technical standards throughout the design process
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers, informing them on product status and answering technical questions
• Provide technical support and advice to the production department on designed products
• Monitor project planning and budget, identify deviations and discuss these with the manager
• Work across a wide range of technically challenging projects, from offshore energy to deep sea and defense applications

Qualifications:

• HBO or WO degree in Electrical Engineering
• Fluent in spoken and written English, as approximately 95% of our customers are based abroad
• A structured way of working, strong analytical skills and a creative, independent approach to problem solving
• While not required, experience in product development processes and knowledge of cable technology would be considered a strong advantage.

Technical skills important for the role:

• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).
• Knowledge of product design and engineering calculations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably extrusion, armouring, laying, and assembly.
• Familiarity with materials used in cable systems, including polymers, steel wires, synthetic fibers, conductors and optical fibers.
• Ability to interpret specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with new product development projects from concept through qualification and production.
• Knowledge of verification and validation testing.
• Experience with translating customer requirements into practical designs.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles.
• Basic knowledge of simulation tools (FEA, electrical modeling, or statistical analysis).

DeRegt Benefits Package

• Competitive salary within scale J10 (€3.754 – €5999 gross pm on full-time employment)
• 8% holiday allowance
• 40 total days off annually: 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days under the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement. With several days collectively assigned (including May 15th)
• Robust pension scheme ensuring long-term financial security
• Vitality Bonus: Up to €1,000 gross per calendar year based on sustainable employability and limited sickness absence. Pro rata application for partial-year employment
• Travel allowance of € 0.25 per kilometre (max. 75 km one way)
• Profit-sharing based on company performance
• Hybrid working model: up to 2 days per week from home for improved work-life balance

Our Hiring Process

At DeRegt, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.