Electrical Engineering Manager: Lead, Standardize & Innovate

JBT Marel Corporation

Netherlands

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

JBT Marel in Boxmeer is seeking a Manager Electrical Engineering to lead a team of 10–15 engineers and drive technical excellence across the poultry portfolio. The role combines people leadership with hands-on engineering, overseeing lifecycle activities, safety standards, and collaboration with Product, Software, and Service teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions worldwide.

You will shape roadmaps, manage priorities, and develop capabilities through coaching and recruitment, with a

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related discipline.
Proven experience leading engineering teams in a complex technical environment.
Strong expertise in electrical engineering, industrial automation, machine safety, and electrical system architecture.
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and balancing technical, operational, and business priorities.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and people development skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10-15 Electrical Engineers.
Drive the successful delivery of electrical engineering activities within sustainment projects.
Ensure technical quality, consistency, and integrity of all electrical engineering deliverables.
Define team priorities, manage workload planning, and allocate resources effectively.
Develop team capabilities through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and career development.
Create and execute strategic workforce plans that support business growth and future capabilities.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and ways of working.
Own and maintain the electrical architecture across the Poultry portfolio, driving standardization, modularization, and reuse.
Support the implementation of enterprise-wide engineering and product data management initiatives.
Safeguard compliance with applicable machine safety, electrical safety, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Software Engineering to ensure seamless integration of controls, industrial connectivity, machine safety, and cybersecurity-related hardware requirements.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and translate opportunities into future product and engineering strategies.
Partner with senior leadership to define and execute long-term technology roadmaps.