Electrical R&D Engineer — Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Vanderlande; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Hybrid workplace

Health & Wellbeing budget €300

Commuting allowance

Pension scheme

Vanderlande Academy

Company restaurant

Job summary

Vanderlande in Veghel seeks an Electrical R&D Engineer to own the design, integration, and industrialization of high‑performance electro‑mechanical solutions. You will bridge hardware, software and manufacturing, translating complex system requirements into reliable, cost‑effective products from concept to launch.

Responsibilities include system design for electro‑mechanical modules and cabinets, wiring, schematics and 3D harnesses; validating performance; ensuring CE/UL safety and Machine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing complex industrial electro‑mechanical systems.
• Direct experience with major industrial control platforms (e.g., A-B/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, SEW).
• Proficiency with EPlan, Pro Panel (EPLAN 3D), and AutoCAD is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Develop electro-mechanical modules, UL/CE rated cabinets, field wiring, 2D schematics, and 3D wire harnesses.
• Cabinet Architecture: Build enclosures for PLC-controlled systems, managing power distribution and networking.
• Disciplinary Integration: Fuse hardware, software, controls, and mechanical components into robust architectures.
• Testing & Validation: Define and execute functional, reliability, and acceptance testing strategies.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations and preventive engineering actions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure designs meet CE/UL standards and Machine Directives.
• Vendor & Lifecycle Support: Collaborate with suppliers and support manufacturing readiness.
• Travel: Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

EPlan

Pro Panel (EPLAN 3D)

AutoCAD

Job description

Vanderlande in Veghel seeks an Electrical R&D Engineer to own the design, integration, and industrialization of high‑performance electro‑mechanical solutions. You will bridge hardware, software and manufacturing, translating complex system requirements into reliable, cost‑effective products from concept to launch.

Responsibilities include system design for electro‑mechanical modules and cabinets, wiring, schematics and 3D harnesses; validating performance; ensuring CE/UL safety and Machine