Electrical Engineer

McFly & Brown; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to €6,000

40 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Hybrid work options

Internal academy

Job summary

McFly & Brown in Amsterdam-West is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for cranes used offshore, maritime and wind energy projects. From the initial electrical design in EPLAN to final realization, you will see your work come to life within a small, hands‑on team and regularly visit the workshop.

The role offers a hybrid setup with some office and production presence, a salary up to €6,000 gross per month, and clear opportunities to develop technical skills while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with EPLAN and independent design of electrical schematics.
• Experience in machine manufacturing or industrial installations.
• Hands-on mindset and ability to work across engineering and production.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and installations in EPLAN for cranes and lifting systems.
• Translate customer requirements into practical electrical solutions.
• Select and specify electrical components, drives, and control systems while ensuring safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Hydraulics, Production and Project Management.
• Support production and commissioning by resolving technical challenges and implementing improvements.

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

MBO Level 4 or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Heavy Structure Engineering

Mechanical Engineering & Offshore · Amsterdam-West · Unique Crane Projects from Design to Completion · Up to €6,000 gross per month

Introduction

Would you like to work as an Electrical Engineer on impressive cranes used worldwide in the offshore, maritime, and wind energy industries? At a specialized crane manufacturer in Amsterdam-West, you will have the opportunity to design electrical systems for complex, custom-built lifting equipment. You will join a small, close-knit engineering team where your technical expertise makes a direct impact and where you won't just be sitting behind a desk, but regularly visit the workshop as well. From the initial electrical design in EPLAN to the final realization, you will see your engineering work come to life.

Your Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical design of specialized cranes and lifting equipment. You will work on a variety of projects where practical engineering, technical creativity, and collaboration are key.

• Design and develop electrical schematics and installations in EPLAN for complex cranes and lifting systems.
• Translate customer requirements and project specifications into practical, reliable electrical engineering solutions.
• Select and specify electrical components, drives, and control systems, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues from Mechanical Engineering, Software, Hydraulics, Production, and Project Management to successfully deliver projects.
• Support production and commissioning by resolving technical challenges, reviewing designs, and implementing improvements where necessary.

Company Profile

You will join an internationally operating specialist in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of high-end cranes and lifting equipment. The company delivers customized solutions for the maritime, offshore, and wind energy industries.

What makes this working environment particularly attractive is that engineering and production take place at the same location in Zaandam. You can literally walk into the workshop to see how your designs are being built and discuss technical challenges directly with your colleagues.

Within Electrical Engineering, you will work in a small team of approximately two engineers. This means plenty of responsibility, short communication lines, and the opportunity to make a visible contribution. The culture is practical, informal, and technically driven. Colleagues support each other, focus on solutions, and value people who combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

The company works on a limited number of large, technically challenging projects each year. Rather than repetitive mass production, you will contribute to specialized machines where almost every project brings new engineering challenges. Developments in electrification and emerging energy technologies also create exciting opportunities for technical innovation.

Your Profile

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with a strong technical foundation, a hands‑on mindset, and the ability to thrive in a small engineering team. You don't need to know everything about cranes. With the right electrical engineering background and an interest in mechanical engineering, there is plenty of room to learn.

• You have completed an MBO Level 4 vocational qualification, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• You have proven experience with EPLAN and can independently design and develop electrical schematics.
• You have experience in machine manufacturing, industrial installations, or a similar technical environment.
• You have a practical, solution‑oriented mindset and enjoy being involved in both engineering and the actual production process.
• You communicate effectively with colleagues from different technical disciplines and have a good command of English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have: Experience with cranes, lifting equipment, offshore machinery, or electrical drive technology would be a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• A salary of up to €6,000 gross per month, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 40 days of annual leave, giving you plenty of time to recharge alongside technically challenging projects.
• An attractive pension scheme, with the employer covering a significant portion of the contributions.
• Flexible hybrid working opportunities, with the option to work from Zaandam, Rotterdam, or partly from home.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and technical development through an internal academy, combined with a high level of independence, short communication lines, and direct involvement in building unique machines.