Hardware Engineer

Mpac
Wijchen, Netherlands
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Dutch
Job source

Tech stack

Adobe InDesign Computer Engineering Software Engineering Eplan

Job description

As a Hardware Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the design and development of electrical systems for our advanced machinery and automation solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating and developing electrical schematics in EPLAN
  • Translating technical requirements into practical hardware designs
  • Selecting electrical components and defining hardware architectures
  • Producing bills of materials and technical documentation
  • Supporting purchasing, electrical assembly, commissioning, and customer documentation activities
  • Troubleshooting and enhancing existing hardware designs
  • Performing Performance Level (PL) calculations (Mid-Level & Senior)
  • Participating in design reviews and presenting technical solutions
  • Collaborating with Project Managers, Lead Engineers, Operations, Service, Sales, and suppliers
  • Identifying and driving engineering process improvements

For more experienced engineers, additional opportunities include:

  • Leading the electrical hardware scope of complex machine projects
  • Coaching and mentoring junior team members
  • Reviewing and approving engineering deliverables
  • Supporting project planning and resource estimation
  • Acting as a technical expert within multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

Are you an Electrical Hardware Engineer who enjoys transforming technical concepts into robust, real-world machine solutions? Do you thrive in an innovative engineering environment where your designs directly influence cutting-edge automation systems?, * Technical vocational qualification (MBO) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong interest in electrical design and industrial automation
  • Eagerness to learn and develop within a collaborative engineering team

Mid-Level Engineers

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience creating and maintaining EPLAN schematics
  • Ability to independently execute engineering projects

Senior Engineers

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience leading hardware engineering activities on complex projects
  • Strong coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership capabilities

Technical Skills & Experience

We’re particularly interested in candidates with:

  • Experience with EPLAN Electrical Design
  • Knowledge of electrical control systems and machine hardware
  • Understanding of machinery directives, EMC regulations, and Performance Level requirements
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and machine building environments
  • Knowledge of mechanical and software engineering interfaces
  • Experience with technical documentation and design specifications
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent Dutch and English communication skills

Who You Are

You’ll be successful in this role if you are:

Solution-oriented and innovative

Analytical with strong problem-solving skills

Results-driven and quality-focused

Proactive and willing to take initiative

Organised and able to manage priorities effectively

A strong communicator who can work across multidisciplinary teams

Passionate about continuous learning and technical development

Benefits & conditions

  • Challenging and technically diverse projects
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
  • Exposure to advanced automation technologies
  • A collaborative and supportive engineering environment
  • Training and development opportunities
  • The chance to make a direct impact on world-class machinery solutions

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