Senior Electrical Designer: Mechatronics & Regulatory

Amaris Consulting; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting in Eindhoven seeks a seasoned Senior Electrical Designer to lead electrical architecture and design for complex mechatronic systems. You will mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and quality standards across high-precision projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership skills and knowledge of regulatory requirements in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical design.
• Strong leadership capability in complex, cross-functional projects.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the electrical architecture of complex mechatronic systems.
• Translate system requirements into detailed electrical designs.
• Lead the specification and documentation of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical system architecture

Leadership experience in electrical teams

Regulatory requirements knowledge

V-model development

Proficient in EPlan or AutoCAD Electrical

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPlan

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Designer to join our engineering organization as a consultant, bringing deep technical and leadership expertise to complex mechatronic system development projects. In this role, you will take ownership of electrical architecture, design, and integration for advanced equipment used in high-precision, regulated environments.

You’ll act as a technical leader within multidisciplinary teams, guiding electrical design execution, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and mentoring junior engineers. If you have a proven track record in electrical system development and thrive in technically demanding, fast-moving projects—this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the electrical architecture of complex mechatronic systems, including power distribution, control infrastructure, and signal integrity.
• Translate system requirements into detailed electrical designs for medical, industrial, or high-tech equipment—ensuring performance, reliability, and safety.
• Lead the specification, design, and documentation of electrical systems, including schematics, harness layouts, cabinet designs, and interface definitions.
• Act as electrical team lead within multidisciplinary projects—defining work breakdowns, planning tasks, and supervising the execution of detailed design activities.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards such as CE, UL, IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and other applicable directives.
• Apply the V-model throughout development: defining requirements, creating test specifications, overseeing test execution, and reporting results.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, systems, and validation engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical subsystems.
• Support motion control systems and electrical drive train technologies, including servo systems, motor control, and power electronics.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical designers, promoting best practices in design, documentation, and compliance.
• Interface with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and serviceability
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical design, with at least 10 years in high-tech, precision equipment, or regulated environments (e.g., medical, industrial automation, aerospace).
• Strong leadership experience—demonstrated ability to lead electrical teams in complex, cross-functional projects.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical system architecture, power distribution, control panels, and industrial automation components.
• Extensive experience with regulatory requirements for safety-critical systems (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485, FDA, CE, EMC, UL).
• Proficient in electrical design tools (e.g., EPlan, AutoCAD Electrical) and requirements management systems.
• Solid understanding of V-model development, test validation, and design traceability in regulated environments.
• Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency is a plus.
  
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in consulting, interim, or project-based roles across multiple industries.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) for document and configuration management.
  
  
  

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this reason, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!