Electrical Engineer

FORTNA; Houten; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna in the Netherlands is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver the electrical engineering scope for Material Handling Systems across projects. You will work on electrical design, power calculations, specifications, interfaces, and installation documentation while coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure reliable, efficient solutions.

Depending on experience, you may independently deliver activities or lead the electrical workstream, advising stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in electrical engineering within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of electrical design, power calculations, specs, interfaces, and documentation.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and develop engineering solutions.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate effectively.
• Experience coordinating activities and guiding colleagues is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs based on system architecture and project requirements.
• Perform power calculations and electrical interface analyses.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare electrical specifications, BOMs, and installation documentation.
• Create and maintain electrical installation and as-built documentation.
• Assess design changes and implement approved changes.
• Provide electrical engineering support during site activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering solutions and processes.
• Coordinate activities, advise stakeholders and guide less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Electrical design

Power calculations

Electrical specifications

Technical documentation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

READY TO SHAPE THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BEHIND SORTATION SOLUTIONS?

Job Summary:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will design and deliver the electrical engineering scope for Material Handling Systems, contributing to reliable, efficient and safe solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You will work across electrical design, power calculations, specifications, interfaces, installation documentation and site support while coordinating closely with other engineering disciplines.

Depending on your experience, your scope may range from independently delivering defined engineering activities to leading the electrical engineering workstream for projects, advising stakeholders and guiding less experienced colleagues. Your contribution will support FORTNA’s integrated conveyor and sortation solutions and help turn system designs into practical, high-performing installations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical designs based on system architecture, FORTNA standards and project requirements.
• Perform power calculations and electrical interface, accessibility and electrical risk analyses.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare electrical specifications, including Bills of Materials (BOM), and specifications for specials.
• Create and maintain electrical installation and as-built documentation.
• Assess design changes and incorporate approved changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide electrical engineering support during site activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering solutions, methods and processes and support their implementation.
• Contribute technical expertise to resolve multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities, advise relevant stakeholders and guide less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic working and thinking level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in electrical engineering within engineering and/or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge and practical experience in electrical design, power calculations, electrical specifications, interfaces and technical documentation.
• Ability to analyse technical issues, structure information and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical information effectively.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities, advising stakeholders and/or guiding colleagues, is valuable.