Are you passionate about electrical design and eager to work on advanced material handling systems for international projects? Vanderlande is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Department in Veghel.
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you play a key role in the complete electrical design process — from power distribution to detailed control systems. You will design, specify, and document all required electrical components, ensuring that every system is built to the highest technical and safety standards. A major part of your role involves producing control diagrams and system schematics using advanced industrial network technologies such as Industrial Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and AS-i bus.
You will prepare full design and drawing packages for the manufacturing of electrical enclosures, including cabling specifications, installation drawings, and assembly instructions. Your clear and detailed designs ensure smooth communication with installers and flawless system commissioning: from first connections to testing of the last I/O. To achieve this, you will work with powerful CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD, using all available functionalities to ensure accuracy and efficiency. You’ll also contribute to the development of engineering tools and methods to optimize design workflows.
Your responsibilities
- Design and document complete electrical systems, from power distribution to control diagrams.
- Prepare bills of materials and detailed documentation for manufacturing and installation.
- Create and maintain control and network layouts using Industrial Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and AS-i bus.
- Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers within a multidisciplinary project team.
- Support commissioning teams with testing and validation of the electrical installation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD tools and engineering processes.
Your profile
- Vocational (MBO-4) or Bachelor’s (HBO) degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience in electrical system design and knowledge of industrial networks (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, AS-i bus, Industrial Ethernet).
- Solid understanding of power distribution systems.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD.
- Good command of the English language.
- Structured, accurate, and proactive approach with strong communication skills.
What do we offer?
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4.300 to € 5.600 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
Flexible working hours.
A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
Working from home allowance.
Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Contact
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and ambitions, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter. For further information,
please contact Stef Alferink (recruiter) by phone +31 413 755 087
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
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What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
