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We are looking for a senior Gearbox (Reliability) Expert who analyzes mechanical failures at their root, through calculation, design evaluation and deep engineering insight and who independently analyzes complex mechanical systems at system and component level, to go beyond maintenance-based assumptions.This role focuses on understanding how mechanical systems are designed, function, fail and how to prevent recurrence, with direct impact on the long term reliability of critical assets across the fleet and business units.\nIn this senior expert role, you will take ownership of complex, non standard mechanical reliability topics with fleet wide relevance. Profiles with a purely maintenance-driven or shipbuilding-focused background are less suited for this position.\nYour responsibilities\nBe thego-to person for all mechanical complex topics, from design input to failure analysis.\n\nAssess complex mechanical systems, including gearboxes, bearings, propulsion systems, jack-up systems, rack & pinion and similar power transmissions systems.\n\nTranslate calculated loads and force balances into design-level insights and recommendations.\n\nIndependently calculate and validate: actual operational loads, forces equilibria, stress distributions and fatigue behaviour acting on components during operations.\n\nPerform in-depth Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for critical failures in power transmission systems.\n\nAnalyze and evaluate failure phenomena such as: contact fatigue and pitting, gear tooth damage and deformation, surface hardness and tooth root strength shortcomings.\n\nDefine structural solutions that prevent recurrence, beyond corrective maintenance and short-term repair actions.\n\nAct as a technical authority when challenging OEMs and suppliers, through independently derived calculations and engineering judgment.\n\nContribute to reliability improvement initiatives and risk assessments at fleet level.\n\nInterface at expert level with a.o. 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