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As an Electrical Engineer at Evonik, you are responsible for developing and implementing projects, assignments, and sub-assignments related to the construction of new electrical installations and modifications to existing ones. You will have the opportunity to solve challenging technical issues and provide high‑quality solutions to our customers. You oversee, monitor, and optimize all electrical activities within the assigned production units.
You will work within the EMR Team and maintain close contact with the workshop and work preparation. Over time, you will be assigned a specific subdomain in which you will become the point of contact and specialist for the entire department (for example, motors, grounding, UPS, charging stations, etc.). In this subdomain, you keep track of the latest market developments and prepare standard documentation.
You are also—together with the high-voltage engineering department—responsible for the engineering and operational management of the on-site electricity distribution. You are jointly in charge of both low- and high-voltage systems, with multidisciplinary interfaces such as backup generators, UPS systems, high-voltage motors, management of electrical substations, energy management, and more, and you also contribute to strategic sustainability projects.
What will you be doing as an Electrical Engineer?
- Act as the point of contact and be responsible for all technical modifications, electrical projects, and provide advice on Package Units within the assigned production installations.
- Design and calculate new electrical installations or modifications to existing systems, including cable calculations.
- Serve as an electrical advisor and hold regular technical meetings with plant management (Head of Production, Plant Engineer, Production Manager).
- Manage the EMR infrastructure (standardization, documentation, training, etc.) and take responsibility for the life cycle management of the assigned production installations.
- Collaborate with the workshop to monitor significant malfunctions and propose improvements.
- Support the workshop with complex malfunctions and ensure the optimization and up‑to‑date maintenance of all plant‑related EMR documentation and descriptions.
- Ensure follow-up of all periodic inspections and certifications (Electrical/Ex, etc.).
- Within your assigned subdomains, act as the specialist responsible for standardization and for informing colleagues about legal or technical developments.
Profile
- A Master’s degree in Engineering, specializing in Electricity or Electromechanics.
- Preferably a first experience in describing and optimizing processes within a technical environment.
- An analytical mindset and a project‑oriented working style.
- Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
- Decisive, able to switch quickly, and capable of effectively connecting involved stakeholders.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kristof HeyselberghsCompany is
Evonik Antwerpen NVSkills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering, specializing in Electricity or Electromechanics
- First experience in describing and optimizing processes within a technical environment
- Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
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What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
