R&D Electrical Engineer

Trinamics; Veghel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinamics is seeking an Electrical R&D Engineer in Veghel, The Netherlands. You will own the design, integration, and industrialization of advanced electro‑mechanical systems, bridging electrical hardware, software, controls, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

From concept to production readiness, you will ensure high performance, safety, and quality while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Five+ years of relevant experience in complex industrial electro‑mechanical systems.
• Hands-on with industrial automation platforms and control systems.
• Experience with EPLAN (incl. Pro Panel 3D) and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, frequency inverters, HMIs, motor control, and electrical installations.
• Familiar with AS-i, Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, CAN bus, and RS-485/Modbus.
• Analytical problem solver with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design: develop electro‑mechanical modules and UL/CE‑compliant cabinets, 2D schematics and 3D harnesses.
• Control Cabinet Architecture: design enclosures with power distribution and motor protection.
• System Integration: integrate electrical hardware, software, and mechanical components.
• Testing & Validation: define and execute functional and reliability tests.
• Root Cause Analysis: investigate issues and implement preventive improvements.
• Safety & Compliance: ensure CE/UL and EN/ISO machinery safety standards.
• Supplier & Production Support: collaborate with external suppliers and support manufacturing transition.
• Continuous Improvement: optimize electrical designs and manufacturing processes.
• Project Support: visit facilities to assess processes and implement design improvements.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Electrical standards

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics or related technical discipline

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

EPLAN Pro Panel

Job description

Location: Veghel region, The Netherlands

About the Company

Join a highly innovative technology company in the Veghel region that develops advanced, high-performance industrial systems. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, technological innovation, and continuous improvement, the company pushes the boundaries of what is possible in modern industrial automation.

You will work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment where electrical, mechanical, and software technologies come together to create intelligent, reliable, and future-proof solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex technical projects and turn innovative concepts into industrial applications.

The Role

As an Electrical R&D Engineer, you will take ownership of the design, integration, and industrialization of advanced electro-mechanical systems. Acting as the link between electrical hardware, software, controls, and manufacturing, you will translate complex system requirements into reliable, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.

From initial concept development to testing, validation, and production readiness, you will play a key role in ensuring that new technologies meet the highest standards of performance, quality, safety, and reliability.

What Will You Do?

• Electrical System Design: Develop electro-mechanical modules, UL/CE-compliant electrical cabinets, field wiring solutions, 2D electrical schematics, and 3D wire harnesses.
• Control Cabinet Architecture: Design electrical enclosures for PLC-controlled systems, including power distribution, motor protection, and industrial networking infrastructure.
• System Integration: Integrate electrical hardware, software, control systems, and mechanical components into robust and efficient system architectures.
• Testing & Validation: Define and execute functional tests, reliability assessments, and acceptance testing procedures to ensure system performance and quality.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate technical issues, perform failure analyses, and implement preventive engineering improvements to enhance system reliability.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure that designs comply with applicable functional safety principles, CE and UL requirements, and relevant EN/ISO machinery safety standards.
• Supplier & Production Support: Collaborate with external suppliers on outsourced engineering developments and support the transition from design to manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize electrical designs, improve manufacturing processes, and introduce innovative technical solutions.
• Project Support: Occasionally visit manufacturing facilities and project locations to assess processes, troubleshoot technical challenges, and implement design improvements.

What Do You Bring?

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: At least five years of relevant experience developing complex industrial electro-mechanical systems.
• Industrial Control Systems: Hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or SEW.
• Electrical Engineering Software: Experience with EPLAN, preferably including EPLAN Pro Panel (3D), and AutoCAD.
• Core Technologies: Strong knowledge of PLCs, frequency inverters, HMIs, motor control, and industrial electrical installations.
• Industrial Communication: Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols, including AS-i, Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, CAN bus, and RS-485/Modbus.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to investigate complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers.

Who Are You?

• Proactive & Innovative: You take initiative, think ahead, and enjoy turning new ideas into practical engineering solutions.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: You approach technical challenges methodically and have a strong eye for detail.
• Structured & Organized: You can manage competing priorities, coordinate technical activities, and keep projects moving forward.
• A Strong Team Player: You enjoy collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines and contribute to a positive, knowledge-sharing engineering culture.
• Driven to Improve: You are motivated to challenge existing designs, explore new technologies, and continuously improve products and processes.

What Is in It for You?

• The opportunity to work on innovative, high-tech industrial systems.
• A challenging R&D position with significant technical responsibility and ownership.
• The chance to contribute to projects from concept development through to industrialization.
• A multidisciplinary engineering environment where electrical, mechanical, and software expertise come together.
• Opportunities for professional development and further specialization.
• A collaborative workplace that encourages initiative, technical creativity, and continuous improvement.
• A competitive salary and employment package, tailored to your knowledge and experience.