About the Client
Our client is a leading international technology company with a strong manufacturing and engineering presence in Best, the Netherlands. The site supports high-tech production in a highly regulated environment, where quality, safety, and documentation are critical. Engineering teams work closely with production and operations, and most work is performed on-site with direct impact on manufacturing.
About the Position
As an Electrical / Software Equipment Engineer, you will work on production and test equipment used in manufacturing. This is a hands-on engineering role combining electrical engineering, software, and practical problem-solving on physical equipment. You will be part of an operational engineering team, supporting production, improving equipment, and resolving issues on the shop floor.
The role is primarily on-site, with limited flexibility for working from home during development activities.
Responsibilities
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Design, engineer, improve, and document electrical equipment, test systems, and test boxes
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Develop and maintain software for equipment and test systems (LabVIEW / Python)
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Ensure electrical safety and compliance with relevant standards
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Create electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
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Support production by troubleshooting and resolving equipment and software issues
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Coordinate small projects, including planning, progress tracking, and reporting
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Work closely with technicians, engineers, and production teams
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Act as a point of contact for electrical safety and equipment-related questions
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
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4–8 years of experience in an equipment, production, or industrial environment
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Strong knowledge of electrical engineering and electrical safety
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Hands-on mindset; comfortable working directly with physical equipment
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Experience with LabVIEW (preferred) or Python with willingness to learn LabVIEW
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Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation in a regulated environment
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Familiarity with Eplan, SAP, Windchill, or GitHub is a plus
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Dutch is strongly preferred (production environment); willingness to learn Dutch is required if not fluent
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Good command of English and Dutch
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