Job Title : Senior R&D Electrical Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY :
Vanderlande’s Technology Department is responsible for the design, specification and commissioning of material handling systems for our customers. In this position you will work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative customer-focused environment to determine and translate customer needs into simple and effective design solutions, provide accurate time estimates, produce manufacturing and assembly drawings, manage documentation, and create BOMs.
Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities) :
- Translate concepts into realized alternatives, with a focus on own discipline, taking into account the functionality, feasibility, quality, manufacturability, costs, and completion time.
- Take into account other relevant disciplines and make optimum use of team members’ expertise.
- Define a planning for the work to be done, estimate the workload and lead time, and communicate to relevant colleagues about changes and risks pro-actively. Adapt to changes and be solution-oriented.
- Finalize a design and its deliverables according to our processes, to guarantee a smooth transition to the relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate technical details with VI Supply Chain.
- Make improvements to existing equipment designs.
- Support start-ups and departments that require assistance, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Engage with customers and suppliers to achieve the best solution.
- Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites to evaluate processes and design improvements (25%).
Required Education and Experience :
- 7+ years experience in material handling or related industry with field installations.
- Knowledge of E-Plan (P8, ProPanel and Wiring) and AutoCAD at an advanced / expert level.
- High-level proficiency in Excel.
- Expertise in EU and US electrical and safety norms.
- Knowledge / Experience with PLC, Frequency Inverters, and HMI.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Direct experience designing UL / CE rated cabinets and enclosures for PLC controlled systems, including power distribution, motor protection and control, and Industrial Communication and networking (i.e. ASibus, Ethernet, TCP / IP, ProfiNET, CAN Bus).
- Experience designing cabinets involving multiple hardware platforms for industrial control applications, including A-B / Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, SEW.
- Understanding of a variety of hardware.
- Understanding of product data / document lifecycle management software.
- Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Knowledge of the metric system.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of Agile processes and related frameworks, such as SAFe.
Furthermore, as a team player with a strong analytical mindset, you are / have :
- A self-starter who likes to take initiatives and innovate.
- Recognized for your organizational abilities and for being result-oriented.
- Good communication and project management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 07 : 00 / 09 : 30 a.m. to 16 : 15 / 18 : 45 p.m.
Travel :
This position requires up to 25% travel occasionally and requires having your own car.
What we offer :
- Remote working policy (60% from home ~ 3 days / week) with additional compensation for home expenses. This can be adapted due to business needs.
- Holiday : 22 working days, an additional week in Easter & Christmas, and a pack of Magic Days with a reduced work schedule picked at your own convenience.
- Continuous training (academy) and appraisal process (career plan).
- Allowance for overseas working.
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