Electrical Design Engineer – Hybrid/Remote (Europe)

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME); Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office possibilities

Flexible working hours

Budget for workplace setup (€1,500)

Comprehensive pension scheme

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Amsterdam to develop and integrate electrical systems for European customization options across construction machinery.

You will design architectures, wiring, interfaces, and power/control concepts, while coordinating with international teams to ensure safety, EMC, and compliance with Hitachi standards. Strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Several years of experience in electrical system design and integration.
• Strong understanding of CAN-Bus, machine control systems, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and integration solutions for European customization options on construction machinery.
• Create electrical architectures, wiring harnesses, schematics, interface definitions, and power/control integration concepts.
• Execute electrical engineering activities throughout the development cycle, including requirements definition and release.
• Develop and maintain CAN‑Bus communication networks, interface definitions, and diagnostics strategies.
• Collaborate with Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Industrialization teams for seamless integration and performance.
• Ensure designs meet safety, EMC, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

CAN-Bus / J1939

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical design tools

CAN-Bus diagnostics tools

Job description

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Amsterdam to develop and integrate electrical systems for European customization options across construction machinery.

You will design architectures, wiring, interfaces, and power/control concepts, while coordinating with international teams to ensure safety, EMC, and compliance with Hitachi standards. Strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.