Development Engineer

EMEA Recruitment; Almere; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with an international engineering organization seeking a Development Engineer to join its growing R&D team in the Netherlands. This role emphasizes hands-on electrical design from concept through prototype testing, with a strong focus on practical problem-solving and bringing innovative solutions to life.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics and has 3–5 years in product development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in product development or R&D.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, ideally including power electronics or electric drives.
• Experience with electrical schematics, CAD tools and technical documentation.
• Fluent English; MATLAB or CAN protocols knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and electronic designs, schematics and technical specifications
• Support new product development from concept through to prototyping and testing
• Conduct technical testing, troubleshooting and validation activities
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers
• Ensure designs meet relevant technical, quality and safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product innovation

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Mechatronics

CAD software

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

CAN protocols

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with an international engineering organization seeking a Development Engineer to join its growing R&D team in the Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with a background in electrical engineering, electronics, power electronics or mechatronics to contribute to the development of innovative products and technologies, from initial concept through to prototype testing and validation.

The position offers a strong balance of technical design, practical engineering and problem‑solving, making it particularly suited to someone who enjoys understanding how things work, developing new solutions and seeing their designs brought to life.

Key Responsibilities of the Development Engineer:

• Develop electrical and electronic designs, schematics and technical specifications
• Support new product development from concept through to prototyping and testing
• Conduct technical testing, troubleshooting and validation activities
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers
• Ensure designs meet relevant technical, quality and safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product innovation

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related discipline
• Ideally 3–5 years' experience in product development or R&D
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, ideally including power electronics or electric drives
• Experience with electrical schematics, CAD tools and technical documentation
• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Fluent English; knowledge of MATLAB or CAN protocols would be advantageous

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation