Industry Master: Python developer for "working smarter”

Do you want to be part of a fantastic development team that thrives on innovation because they can? And can you see yourself working in a market-leading company developing engines for the propulsion of large ships? Can you imagine having the opportunity to improve the daily work of nearly 40 engineers? If yes, we look forward to having you on board at MAN Energy Solutions.

In recent years, there has been a significant focus on reducing the environmental impact of engines and increasing the flexibility of engine control through digitalization. You will play a key role in this latter aspect.

You will play an important role in:

We are looking for a highly committed student assistant to join our groups responsible for designing solutions for the electronic control of our engines. Your mission is to make the day-to-day life more efficient for our control engineers in these groups by using all the good tricks up your sleeve to develop some kickass scripts and applications.

More specifically, our new Python master will:

• Write scripts for automating various processes (Python)
• Handle scripts and small GUI applications for automatic software tests (Python)
• Develop applications for automatic software updates of physical test systems (Python)
• Further develop various helper tools for data processing and plotting (Python)
• Maintain and further develop build server setups and scripts (Jenkins)
• Make minor adjustments in application code and simulation environments (embedded C++)

We imagine that you:

This position is specifically for individuals enrolled in an industry master’s program. The industry master is a 4-year part-time master’s degree that combines academic studies with practical work experience in the industry, allowing you to earn a salary while studying. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a master’s program and able to work at least 25 hours per week. Working hours will be structured to align with your educational schedule.

We imagine you are a computer science student or similar, interested in enrolling in the industry master’s program. Additionally, you:

• Are among the top of your class
• Have a good understanding of Python script programming – preferably also involving GUIs
• Are self-driven, have an analytical approach, and the ability to create good long-term solutions
• Enjoy social interaction and collaboration with colleagues
• Possess a high level of English proficiency, both written and spoken

It would be an additional advantage if you:

• Have programming experience in one or more of the following:
  • C++
  • MATLAB
  • Jenkins
• Are interested in mechanics/electronics/engines, especially within the maritime sector

Welcome to the department Tools and HILS

You will become part of the Automation & Control department. This department is responsible for delivering the software that controls the world's largest two-stroke engines and consists of about 40 highly engaged engineers. We are divided into smaller groups, and you will join the TOOLS team. A cornerstone of the team's methodology is transparency and the belief that multiple heads think better than one. This is reflected in our frequent discussions about our tasks. We make an effort to present tasks clearly and are open to input from others. We also have a strong team spirit and host several social events throughout the year, which we hope you will enjoy being part of.

What can you expect from us?

At MAN Energy Solutions, we offer challenging tasks, an inspiring work environment, and extensive interdisciplinary collaboration - both locally and across borders. We have a high ceiling and many highly qualified and skilled colleagues working in over 120 locations around the world. We offer competitive salaries with pensions and a range of other benefits, including:

• An exciting and challenging job in an international environment
• The perfect part-time job with adjustable workload according to study commitments
• An informal work atmosphere with a great vibe and widespread helpfulness
• Excellent cafeteria and Friday bar
• Student network
• High flexibility
• Health insurance, access to physiotherapy, etc.

Unleash your potential: Join us towards a carbon-neutral future

At MAN Energy Solutions, we offer you an opportunity to shape the future while achieving your career goals.  

We understand that balancing work life and personal life can be a challenge. This is why we prioritize providing our employees with the best opportunities to achieve this balance. In addition to flexible working hours, the option to work from home, and a focus on brain breaks during the day, we also offer over 7 weeks of paid time off distributed across vacation days, extra days off, and flex days. 

We focus on diversity and equality to create a creative and inclusive culture and believe that a mix of gender, nationalities, and different perspectives, drives innovation, creativity, and productivity in our organization. We are committed to our employees’ well-being, and you will get the opportunity to join different social activities clubs from yoga and fishing clubs to creative clubs.  

At MAN Energy Solutions you can create, drive, build, and be a part of improving innovative energy solutions while achieving your personal career goals. Here you have opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship.   

In 2027, MAN Energy Solutions will move to Trekroner in Roskilde. Here we will consolidate all our current locations on Zealand into one large site. 

About the Student Network

The MAN Student Network is a community made for students by students at MAN Energy Solutions Denmark. The network has the purpose of connecting students in Denmark with the benefit of establishing strong academic and social relationships across group departments, but also as an opportunity to expand the academic network, which ultimately may prove to provide the first full scale step toward a future career at MAN Energy Solutions.

The students within the network have the opportunity to provide recommendations and improvements and actively affect the concept of this network.

About MAN Energy Solutions

• 250 years of experience in advanced engineering

• We deliver a unique portfolio of technologies and opportunities in the development of engines for use on ships and in power plants across the globe
• We operate under the motto "Future in The Making" as it reflects our dedication to developing sustainable solutions and actively contributing to a carbon-neutral economy
• We have over 15,000 employees worldwide. In Denmark, we are 2,200 passionate employees with more than 40 nationalities

Build your own future

If this job sounds right for you, we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your application to us and please remember to attach a motivated application, CV, and relevant documents such as grades transcripts. There will be a final deadline of the 1st of June, but we will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and hope to find the right candidate before the application deadline. We expect to start the screening of candidates and initial interviews during Q2 of 2025. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Head of Dept. For Tools and HILS, Bjørn Eskildsen at email: [email protected]. More information about the company can be found at www.man-es.com.

At MAN Energy Solutions, we strive for an inclusive and fair recruitment process for our job applicants based on equity. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, religion, disability and ethnic background to apply for this position. Therefore, please refrain from attaching a photo to your CV or cover letter. Furthermore, assistive tools will be available when needed, for example for dyslexia.