Lead Electrical Engineer - Industrial Automation & Innovation

Qlayers; Delft; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

25 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Healthy lunch

Pension plan

Growth opportunities

Self-development opportunities

Flat hierarchy

Job summary

Qlayers seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical design for world‑class coating machinery. You will lead from concept to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and performance while mentoring peers and shaping engineering culture.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in Delft, driving EMC compliance, component selection, and system architectures. A 5+ year track record in industrial electrical design with EPLAN P8 and PLC exposure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for industrial equipment, machinery, automation systems, or other complex technical products
• Experience taking electrical designs from concept through detailed engineering, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with EPLAN P8; experience with PLCs and industrial automation systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (IEC/EN 60204, ISO 13849, CE)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and improvement of electrical schematics using EPLAN P8 (or similar).
• Ensure all electrical systems comply with safety and regulatory standards such as NEN 3140, IEC 60204-1, and CE.
• Evaluate and select suitable electrical and electronic components to optimize system performance.
• Supervise the assembly and testing of electrical cabinets and prototypes.
• Apply EMC principles and ensure safe, reliable designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

EMC principles

Safety standards

Industrial automation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Automation Engineering

Tools

EPLAN P8

PLC systems

Job description

Qlayers seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical design for world‑class coating machinery. You will lead from concept to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and performance while mentoring peers and shaping engineering culture.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in Delft, driving EMC compliance, component selection, and system architectures. A 5+ year track record in industrial electrical design with EPLAN P8 and PLC exposure is required.