Electrical R&D Engineer — Hybrid Industrial Automation Innovator

10 Select Bv

Veghel

Hybrid

EUR 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an Electrical R&D Engineer to develop and improve electrical systems for advanced sorter equipment. You will design, integrate, and validate electrical and electro-mechanical components within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across the lifecycle from concept to industrialization.

You will work on electrical schematics, cabinets, and power distribution, collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams, and travel to project

Qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
At least five years of relevant experience developing complex industrial electrical or electro-mechanical systems.
Proven experience in electrical design, system integration, testing, and industrialization.
Experience with industrial control platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or SEW.
Strong knowledge of PLCs, frequency inverters, and HMIs.
Experience with EPLAN, EPLAN Pro Panel (3D), and AutoCAD.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including AS-i, Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, CAN bus, and RS-485/Modbus.
Experience designing electrical cabinets, power distribution systems, motor protection, and industrial wiring.
Familiarity with electrical safety standards, CE/UL requirements, and applicable EN/ISO standards.
Experience with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Electrical system design: Develop electrical schematics, control cabinets, field wiring, and 3D wire harnesses for industrial automation systems.
Electrical architecture: Design electrical cabinets and power distribution systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, motor protection, and industrial networks.
System integration: Bring electrical hardware, software, controls, and mechanical components together into robust system solutions.
Testing and validation: Develop and execute test strategies to verify functionality, reliability, and system performance.
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis: Investigate technical failures, identify underlying causes, and implement effective solutions.
Safety and compliance: Ensure designs meet applicable CE and UL requirements, electrical safety standards, and relevant EN/ISO standards and machinery legislation.
Supplier and manufacturing support: Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation and industrialization of new designs.
Continuous improvement: Improve product reliability, performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
Technical support and travel: Visit manufacturing facilities and project sites when required to resolve technical issues and support design improvements.