Eplan Engineer/Designer

Star; Wieze; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star in Belgium seeks an experienced electrical design engineer to lead the design of machine control systems from P&ID to detailed cabinets, with a focus on LV distribution and AREI compliance. You will work closely with the E&I lead and manage EPLAN projects to meet tight delivery deadlines.

Responsibilities include BOM preparation, documentation, and advancing macros/library standardization while coordinating with stakeholders across the project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in an designer or engineering role within an industrial environment.
• Experience in design of machine control systems from P&ID diagrams and instrument indexes; selection of electrical components and detailed cabinet designs.
• Proven experience in low-voltage distribution system design.
• Experience in preparing BOMs, cable and terminal lists, and other project documentation; support EPLAN macros and libraries standardization.
• Extensive knowledge of AREI electrical safety regulations to identify non-compliances and ensure required modifications and Notified Body certification.
• Knowledge of cable calculations and ATEX is an asset.
• Living within a 40km radius of the factory; travel time less than 45 minutes.
• Languages: Dutch C1, English C2, French B1.

Responsibilities

• Report to the E&I lead and local engineering manager.
• Independently manage EPLAN projects in line with defined delivery deadlines.
• Collaborate with the EPLAN team to standardize and improve macros and libraries.
• Communicate fluently with project stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

LV distribution design

Project documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics / Electrical Engineering / Energy Technology

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in an designer or engineering role within an industrial environment
• Experience in the design of machine control systems, starting from P&ID diagrams and instrument indexes prepared by the E&I Engineer; selection of electrical components with appropriate technical specifications; and delivery of detailed designs for the required control cabinets
• Proven experience in the design of low-voltage (LV) distribution systems
• Experience in preparing bills of materials (BOMs), cable and terminal lists, and other project documentation, while supporting the EPLAN team in standardizing and continuously improving EPLAN macros and libraries.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical safety regulations (AREI) to identify non-compliances in older installations, ensure necessary modifications are implemented, and have the installation certified by a Notified Body (Nobo)
• Knowledge of cable calculations and ATEX is considered an asset
• Living within a 40km radius of the factory, meaning travel time less then 45 minutes

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a related discipline
• Languages: Dutch C1, English C2, French B1
• Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry are strongly preferred; experience in the chocolate industry is an added advantage
• Candidate can communicate fluently with the stake holders of the project
• The candidate is capable of independently managing their EPLAN projects in accordance with defined delivery deadlines
• The candidate is a team player who contributes to a close-knit and motivated engineering team
• The candidate will report to the E&I lead of local engineering Manager