Job Title
Division (Weir ESCO, Weir Minerals, etc)
Location
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote/Shift
As a Lead Engineer - Electrical and Instrumentation, you are the technical authority on electrical design and instrumentation within the organization. You translate customer requirements into standardized, scalable solutions and ensure high-quality implementation across the full project cycle—from quote and sales support to engineering, commissioning and service.
You play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting project execution, and enabling knowledge sharing across Technology Group, Engineering, Sales, and Service teams.
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Position in the Organization
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Reports to: Manager Project Engineering
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Location: Venlo, Netherlands
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Key interfaces: Sales, Project Engineering, Service & Commissioning, Technology/Innovation teams
1. Technical Authority & Solution Design
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Interpret and challenge customer technical specifications related to electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
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Define optimal electrical and automation concepts aligned with company standards and modular design principles.
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Ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations (IEC, UL, CSA, machinery safety, etc.).
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Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
2. Sales & Proposal Support
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Support Sales during pre-engineering and quotation phases.
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Review and advise on technical concepts, system architectures, and provides comprehensive cost estimates.
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Define scope boundaries, assumptions, deviations, and technical clarifications.
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Balance customer-specific requirements with standardization strategy.
3. Product Configuration & Standardization
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Own and continuously improve the product configurator (e.g., KBMax).
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Translate engineering standards into configurable modules and options.
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Maintain cost models, engineering effort estimates, and option structures.
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Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of electrical/instrumentation/control system designs.
4. Engineering & Lifecycle Support
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Support project execution teams with expert guidance on complex electrical, control, and instrumentation topics.
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Specify and review key electrical and control system components such as CPU, IO-modules, communication-modules, etc.
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Supports seamless integration between the machine control system and customer control system.
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Review and validate engineering deliverables (hardware design, control architecture, instrumentation concepts).
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Provide technical input during commissioning and troubleshooting phases.
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Ensure lessons learned are captured and fed back into standards and tools.
5. Technical Support & Problem Solving
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Act as escalation point for complex hardware and software issues beyond first-line support.
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Troubleshoot and resolve control system and instrumentation issues in collaboration with service teams.
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Modify and update PLC software using Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms.
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Support commissioning and field service activities when required.
6. Training & Knowledge Management
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Develop and maintain training material for control systems and instrumentation.
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Deliver training sessions to internal teams.
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Act as a technical mentor and knowledge hub within the engineering team.
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Ensure documentation and knowledge sharing are structured and accessible.
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Qualifications & Experience
Education
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field
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Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in the field of electrical engineering.
Experience & Technical Skills
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Experience in PLC programming (Siemens and Allen-Bradley)
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Knowledge of electrical hardware design (e.g., Eplan)
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Experience with instrumentation and process control systems
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In-depth understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and machine safety
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Proven experience with international standards and regulatory compliance
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Experience with configurator tools (e.g., KBMax) is a plus
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to act as technical lead and decision-maker
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions
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Structured, detail-oriented approach
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Proactive and hands-on mindset
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Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
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Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites
