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Are you a Hardware Engineer eager to contribute to large-scale water and infrastructure projects across the Netherlands? This is your opportunity to work on technically complex installations within a sector critical to public safety, sustainability, and the country’s long‑term infrastructure development. For a leading engineering player active in the Dutch Infra & Water domain, we are looking for motivated Hardware Engineers who enjoy designing smart, reliable electrical systems, while collaborating in a multidisciplinary project environment. Do you have the ambition to relocate to the Netherlands for an exciting new chapter in your career? Then we are the go‑to partner for you.

As a Hardware Engineer, you will design and engineer electrical installations and control systems for major infrastructure and water‑related projects. This includes applications such as bridges, locks, pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, drinking water facilities, and industrial installations.

Working closely with software engineers, lead engineers, CAD designers, and project managers, you will contribute to both new‑build and renovation projects. Your work will cover everything from basic and detailed engineering to ensuring successful implementation and supporting the full lifecycle of complex systems—ranging from simple machinery control to highly advanced, centrally controlled infrastructures and safety‑critical systems.

• Take ownership of basic and detailed engineering for electrical installations
• Collaborate frequently with clients, suppliers, and technical partners to ensure correct system functionality
• Provide internal and external technical advice and apply the latest engineering technologies
• Translate technical challenges into practical, executable engineering solutions
• Act as the technical point of contact throughout the full project lifecycle: from calculation and design to installation, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning
• (Senior positions) Lead other engineers and designers within the project and support the lead engineer in monitoring quality and progress

This position offers significant influence on system reliability and safety while contributing to essential infrastructure projects across the Netherlands.

You have a strong technical foundation and enjoy working on meaningful engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

• A completed bachelor’s degree (HBO level) in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
• For Medior/Senior roles: Experience independently designing hardware installations in sectors like infrastructure, water, industry, machine building, or crane systems
• Experience with engineering tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD, and cable calculation software
• A proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across project teams

• Junior: €4.200 – €4.700 gross per month
• Medior/Senior: €5.200 – €5.700 gross per month

• Flexibility to balance work and private life, including flexible hours
• Strong development opportunities, including training, courses, and career growth pathways
• Excellent secondary employment conditions, including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Travel allowance
  • Laptop and phone
  • 25 paid days of holiday (based on a 40‑hour work week)
  • Access to a broad package of additional benefits, such as insurance discounts, tax‑friendly purchase arrangements, and company‑wide health & sports initiatives
  • For international candidates: full relocation support, including housing assistance, registration, tax guidance (including 30% ruling application when eligible), health insurance, and more

At Motus People, we drive innovation by connecting smart and ambitious talents with companies at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology, offering access to opportunities that broaden professional experiences and enhance careers. Working with us means that you can count on personal attention and support throughout the entire recruitment process and beyond.

We work with leading companies across high‑tech, machine building, industrial automation, and other industries, mainly in the region of Eindhoven and throughout the Netherlands. If you’re open for a career within the Netherlands, known for its excellent quality of life and work‑life balance, we’ll guide you to take the next step in your career. As specialists in international placements, we provide full relocation support, including housing, registration, and tax assistance. All roles are English‑friendly unless stated otherwise. Whether you’re looking for long‑term employment at a tech‑leading company or are more interested in innovative start‑ups, Motus People can help enable your next career step.