Senior Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

vanderlande; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace (40% WFH)

Health & Wellbeing budget €300/year

Commuting allowance (public transport)

Working from home allowance

Pension scheme

On-site health centers with gym

Vanderlande Academy and training

Networking communities

Company restaurant and coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande in the Netherlands seeks an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to own the design, integration and industrialization of high-performance electro-mechanical solutions. You will bridge hardware, software, and manufacturing, translating complex system requirements into reliable, cost-effective products from concept to launch.

You will design electro-mechanical modules and cabinets, integrate PLCs, HMIs and networks, and lead testing, validation and root-cause analyses while ensuring CE/UL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing complex industrial electro-mechanical systems.
• Direct experience with major industrial control platforms (e.g., AB/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, SEW).
• Proficiency with EPLAN, Pro Panel (EPLAN 3D), and AutoCAD is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, Frequency Inverters, and HMIs.
• Expert grasp of industrial networks (AS-Interface, Ethernet TCP/IP, ProfiNET, CAN bus, RS-485/Modbus).

Responsibilities

• System design: develop electro-mechanical modules, UL/CE cabinets, field wiring, 2D schematics, and 3D wire harnesses.
• Cabinet architecture: build enclosures for PLC-controlled systems, manage power distribution and motor protection.
• Disciplinary integration: fuse hardware, software, controls, and mechanical components into robust architectures.
• Testing and validation: define and execute functional, reliability, and acceptance testing strategies.
• Root cause analysis: lead investigations, failure analyses, and drive preventive actions.
• Compliance and safety: ensure designs meet CE/UL standards and Machine Directives (EN/ISO).
• Vendor and lifecycle support: collaborate with suppliers and support manufacturing readiness.
• Travel: occasional travel to facilities and project sites.

Skills

PLCs

Inverters

HMIs

AS-Interface

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

CAN bus

RS-485/Modbus

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Pro Panel (EPLAN 3D)

AutoCAD

Job description

Vanderlande in the Netherlands seeks an Electro-Mechanical Engineer to own the design, integration and industrialization of high-performance electro-mechanical solutions. You will bridge hardware, software, and manufacturing, translating complex system requirements into reliable, cost-effective products from concept to launch.

You will design electro-mechanical modules and cabinets, integrate PLCs, HMIs and networks, and lead testing, validation and root-cause analyses while ensuring CE/UL