Electrical Controls Engineer

Innovate; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate is seeking an electrical engineer to lead the complete electrical scope in multidisciplinary projects, from design to on-site commissioning. You will translate customer requirements into robust electrical solutions and ensure successful project execution.

You will work on electrical control systems, PLCs, and cabling, both in the office and at customer sites, with international travel when required. Training and knowledge sharing with experienced colleagues are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• Experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, electrical panels and industrial cabling projects.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems and perform verification tests.
• Manufacturing of electrical panels and maintenance of documentation.
• Provide remote technical support to customers.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLCs

Electrical panels

Industrial cabling

Education

Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or related field

Tools

SEE Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for the complete electrical scope within multidisciplinary projects, from initial design to on-site commissioning. You translate customer requirements into robust electrical solutions and ensure successful project execution. In this dynamic role, you combine engineering expertise with hands‑on involvement in the field.

What you'll be doing

Internally:

• Responsible for technical design specification as well as implementation of new electrical components
• Works closely with direct colleagues and colleagues across the wider group to create requirements for electrical control systems and cabling projects
• Design electrical control systems and perform verification tests
• Perform required design calculations
• Manufacturing of electrical panels
• Responsible for maintenance and version control of existing documentation, modules and item lists
• Providing remote technical support to our customers

In the field:

• Prepare and execute the controls (electrical cabinets/software/PLC) part of installation jobs
• Conduct service visits
• Troubleshoot production issues at customers' sites
• Manage local employees in larger installation projects
• Keep in touch with, and report to the customer about your progress
• Train the customer and feed back results to your colleagues
• You will work in a team with experienced co-workers, both at customer site and in the office, who will teach you all the knowledge they have about our machines

About you

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field
• Experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, electrical panels, and industrial cabling projects
• Experience with SEE Electrical and/or EPLAN is a plus
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and service support preferred
• Comfortable working on-site at customer locations, including international travel when required
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with customers and colleagues across departments