Innovation engineer

Are you ready to make a difference a fast moving world? Do you want to contribute to the Next Generation in Logistics? Apply now!

We offer a signing bonus of €1.000,00 gross if you sign before the 1st of September 2025.

While Innovation is becoming increasingly important – given the fast moving external environment – at Ewals Cargo Care we are committed to strike a difference in the dynamic logistics marketplace. Our mission is to stay ahead of the playing field by distinguishing, innovative solutions. We are looking for smart ways to combat interesting challenging and exploit arising opportunities. As a Jr. Innovation Engineer, you will be committed to push boundaries in the field of technology.

We are recruiting a flexible and out-of-the-box thinking Jr. Innovation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing novel, state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions. You will enjoy exposure to the complete Ewals organization and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, design prototypes, and bring new ideas to life.

• • Develop prototypes, new products, processes and/ or systems.

   

  • Tackle complex issues by structuring, analyzing and evaluate data and prototyping solutions

   

  • Contribute to the ideation process of innovations and priority setting

   

  • Closely work together with stakeholders and draft specifications for innovations required

   

  • Strategic advisory regarding future innovations’ necessity

   

  Your profile

  • Bachelor or Master background in Engineering, Innovation, Technology or similar with max 0 – 2 years’ work experience (experience in the logistics industry is a preference)

   

  • Excellent level of Dutch and English language – other languages are a pro

   

  • Proven experience with programming languages (preferably Python)

   

  • Understanding of the development, impact and actuality of AI

   

  • Hands-on mentality aligned with our company culture

   

  • Think out-of-the-box and able to regard things from a broad spectrum of perspectives

   

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment (both internal and external)

   

• A fulltime contract on our own payroll

• Competitive – market conform – primary and secondary employment conditions

• A pension scheme paid almost entirely by Ewals Cargo Care

• 28 holidays with the option to buy 10 more

• Flexible work environment conditions

• Diverse health benefits, like gym subscription discount and many more

• Strong aim for personal growth and development – supported by the Ewals Academy

• An international exposed, entrepreneurial company culture

• Possibility to dedicate your efforts to inspirational and impactful projects

Ewals Cargo Care has approximately 2.550 employees working in 29 locations in 14 countries throughout Europe. The main office is located in Tegelen (near Venlo). You will work in a solid family business that exists for more than 100 years and where communication lines are short. Ewals has grown into a strong international player. Our customers are offered a broad spectrum of logistics products ranging from full loads, part- and project loads, Control Tower set-ups and Value Added Logistics to global forwarding. Especially, but certainly not exclusively, for the transport of full loads we are known for our European multimodal network that includes some 4650 Mega Huckepack XL(S) trailers. In addition, we can rely on a solid network of partners. Ewals is also continuously improving work processes and investing in the development of our employees.

We believe in a better and meaningful supply chain for everyone and achieve this by building smart and sustainable communities together with our partners and suppliers. We provide reliable solutions to transport our customers' cargo. We care, connect, move.

More info?

The planning is that as from June the development phase for innovative projects will start. Preceding period will be used to establish the new innovation department and ensure effective training/ onboarding to the Ewals organization.

The Innovation team is an independent department, part of the business stream Technology & Information. If this vacancy sounds appealing to you – apply now! Please share your motivational letter and resumé to the attention of Freek Heesen (Manager Product Intelligence & Innovation | freek.heesen@nl.ewals.com).

Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
We are not a recognized sponsor with the IND (Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service).
This means we cannot hire candidates who require sponsorship, including those on a Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) visa or those seeking employment under a "zoekjaar" (orientation year) visa.

Acquisition is not allowed. If you send any CV we might consider them as direct applicants and continue the process without agency involvement.