Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Dordrecht; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES seeks an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer (Projects) to support capital projects, maintenance improvements, and operational support across a large industrial site. You will provide compliant designs, translate requirements into clear specifications, and ensure safe, efficient project execution to high technical standards.

Your background in electrical/instrumentation engineering, process automation, and safety-related systems will enable you to coordinate with contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a comparable discipline.
• Practical engineering experience in an industrial environment (process industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation standards and directives (ATEX/IEC 60079, EMC, Machinery Directive, IEC 60204, NEN standards).
• Solid instrumentation knowledge with an affinity for electrical engineering and design.
• Understanding of process automation and safety-related systems (SIL/SIS knowledge a plus).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills; clear communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, project-driven environment.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to complete an online assessment and screening.
• Temporary Full Time Contract (1 Year Duration)

Responsibilities

• Deliver concept designs and translate them into clear, well-documented engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review specifications and technical requirements, including quality and process safety considerations.
• Coordinate and review engineering deliverables from external contractors to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and internal procedures for electrical and instrumentation work.
• Manage and track engineering activities to support delivery against project schedules and budgets.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders such as Maintenance, Operations, and Manufacturing/Process Technology.
• Support site activities such as commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and technical handover where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project execution and engineering quality.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical design

Process automation

SIL/SIS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering/Industrial Automation

Job description

Company

Our client is a large industrial production environment where safety, compliance, and operational continuity are critical. The site delivers complex technical projects in a highly regulated setting and works closely with multidisciplinary teams and engineering contractors to ensure reliable, future-proof installations.

Job Description

We are looking for an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer (Projects) to support and deliver electrical and instrumentation engineering activities across capital projects, maintenance improvements, and operational support. The Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer (Projects) will provide compliant designs, translate requirements into clear specifications, and help ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver concept designs and translate them into clear, well-documented engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review specifications and technical requirements, including quality and process safety considerations.
• Coordinate and review engineering deliverables from external contractors to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and internal procedures for electrical and instrumentation work.
• Manage and track engineering activities to support delivery against project schedules and budgets.
• Act as a technical point of contact for internal stakeholders such as Maintenance, Operations, and Manufacturing/Process Technology.
• Support site activities such as commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and technical handover where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project execution and engineering quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a comparable discipline.
• Practical engineering experience in an industrial environment (process industry preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of relevant electrical/instrumentation standards and directives (e.g., ATEX/IEC 60079, EMC, Machinery Directive, IEC 60204, and common NEN standards).
• Solid instrumentation knowledge; affinity with electrical engineering and design is required.
• Understanding of process automation and safety-related systems (SIL/SIS knowledge is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, structured problem-solving approach, and clear communication.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy, project-driven environment.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to complete an online assessment and screening as part of the process.
• Temporary Full Time Contract (1 Year Duration)

Other Information

An online assessment and screening may be part of the recruitment process.