Electrical Project Engineer

Vanderlande; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible hours

Hybrid workplace

Health budget

Commuting allowance

Home office allowance

Pension plan

On-site gym

Training academy

Networking communities

Restaurant & coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in Veghel to lead the complete electrical design for Retrofit, Modification and Renewal projects. You will design power distribution, create control diagrams with Industrial Ethernet and AS‑i, and deliver enclosure and wiring designs for material handling systems.

You’ll work closely with customers and a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth execution across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Vocational education (MTS/MBO-4) or Bachelor (HTS/HBO) degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles with CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems and network architecture (PROFIBUS, AS‑i, Industrial Ethernet).
• Knowledge of IEC/ISO norms and standards; Functional Safety awareness.
• Good command of English; able to work independently in a multidisciplinary team; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the complete electrical design scope for RMR projects.
• Design power distribution architectures and prepare accurate bills of materials.
• Produce control diagrams using Industrial Ethernet and AS‑Interface (AS‑i).
• Deliver electrical enclosure and wiring designs, including cable specs and layouts.
• Create installation drawings and assembly instructions for on-site execution.
• Support commissioning with structured checklists from initial connection to I/O testing.
• Utilize CAD tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN) and contribute to tool/standards improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CAD tools

Power distribution

Industrial Ethernet

AS‑i bus

IEC/ISO norms

Functional Safety

English

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

Aspire. Grow. Achieve. _ Together _

As one of the world’s leading providers of tailor-made and process-automated solutions, Vanderlande reliably creates the most innovative, effective, and sustainable processes and systems for every individual customer requirement. With over 9,000 employees globally, we support over 600 airports, parcel service providers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx and global e-commerce companies like Zalando.

Are you ready to apply your electrical expertise in dynamic, technically challenging environments? For our headquarters in Veghel , we are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Project Engineer RMR to strengthen our Retrofit, Modification, and Renewal (RMR) team. In this role, you take ownership of the complete electrical design for upgrade, modification, and renewal projects within our customers’ operational material handling systems — supporting their increasing demand for improved performance, reliability, and lifecycle extension across a growing installed base. From power distribution architecture and bills of materials to control diagrams using Industrial Ethernet and ASi bus technologies, you will deliver clear and comprehensive design packages for enclosures, cabling, and installation. This role puts you close to the action, working in close contact with our customers and our internal multidisciplinary experts to deliver solutions that keep their systems running at peak performance. Every day is different—no two projects are alike. You will work on multiple projects simultaneously, from sales review to execution. Each requires creativity, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering the complete electrical design scope for RMR projects, ensuring effective upgrades and modifications to our customers’ operational material handling systems.

• Design power distribution architectures and prepare accurate bills of materials for all electrical components.

• Produce control diagrams incorporating modern industrial communication technologies such as Industrial Ethernet and AS‑Interface (AS‑i).

• Deliver complete electrical enclosure and wiring designs, including cable specifications and circuit layouts.

• Create clear installation drawings and assembly instructions to support smooth on‑site execution.

• Support commissioning activities with structured checklists, guiding the process from initial electrical connection through final I/O testing.

• Utilize advanced CAD tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN) and contribute to the improvement of engineering tools, standards, and workflows.

What do we ask from you?

• Vocational education (MTS/MBO-4) or Bachelor (HTS/HBO) degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices combined with solid skills in CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD

• Knowledge of power distribution systems and network architecture (PROFIBUS, AS-i bus, Industrial Ethernet)

• Knowledge of IEC/ISO norms and standards

• Knowledge of Functional Safety (Performance levels)

• Good command of English and ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team and willingness to travel up to 10%

What We Offer:
In the challenging and responsible position of Electrical Project Engineer you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with plenty of room for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future. This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.000,00 up to €5.500,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance) with a comprehensive travel allowance on top. Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)

• Flexible working hours

• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)

• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year

• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport

• Working from home allowance

• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance

• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists

• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated