Senior Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing Safety Lead

NES Fircroft; Breda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Breda seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our production site. You will support engineering projects, deploy new equipment, and drive electrical safety and compliance within a GMP manufacturing setting.

As the Installation Responsible Person and electrical SME, you will lead safety inspections, maintain documentation, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure reliable, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing/ops.
• Appointed Installation Responsible Person (IV) under NEN 3140.
• Strong knowledge of NEN-EN-IEC 60204-1 and NEN 3140 and Dutch safety regulations.
• Experience managing engineering and CAPEX projects.
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP/pharma/biotech/food/chemical).
• Knowledge of ISO 13849-1 and/or IEC 62061 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering projects for new products, equipment installations, and system upgrades in packaging and labeling operations.
• Act as electrical SME for Maintenance & Engineering and project teams.
• Serve as Installation Responsible Person (IV) in the assigned production area.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and company procedures.
• Manage electrical maintenance, including preventive and corrective programs.
• Coordinate electrical safety inspections (NEN 3140, NEN-EN-IEC 60204-1).
• Review and maintain electrical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support troubleshooting of complex electrical issues.
• Review modifications for safety, quality, and GMP alignment.
• Write test protocols, perform evaluations, and prepare assessment reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft in Breda seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our production site. You will support engineering projects, deploy new equipment, and drive electrical safety and compliance within a GMP manufacturing setting.

As the Installation Responsible Person and electrical SME, you will lead safety inspections, maintain documentation, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure reliable, safe operations.