Electrical Project Engineer
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As one of the world's leading providers of tailor-made and process-automated solutions, Vanderlande reliably creates the most innovative, effective, and sustainable processes and systems for every individual customer requirement. With over 9,000 employees globally, we support over 600 airports, parcel service providers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx and global e-commerce companies like Zalando.
Are you ready to apply your electrical expertise in dynamic, technically challenging environments? For our headquarters in Veghel, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Project Engineer RMR to strengthen our Retrofit, Modification, and Renewal (RMR) team. In this role, you take ownership of the complete electrical design for upgrade, modification, and renewal projects within our customers’ operational material handling systems — supporting their increasing demand for improved performance, reliability, and lifecycle extension across a growing installed base. From power distribution architecture and bills of materials to control diagrams using Industrial Ethernet and ASi bus technologies, you will deliver clear and comprehensive design packages for enclosures, cabling, and installation. This role puts you close to the action, working in close contact with our customers and our internal multidisciplinary experts to deliver solutions that keep their systems running at peak performance. Every day is different—no two projects are alike. You will work on multiple projects simultaneously, from sales review to execution. Each requires creativity, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset.
Your Responsibilities:
Responsible for delivering the complete electrical design scope for RMR projects, ensuring effective upgrades and modifications to our customers’ operational material handling systems.
Design power distribution architectures and prepare accurate bills of materials for all electrical components.
Produce control diagrams incorporating modern industrial communication technologies such as Industrial Ethernet and AS‑Interface (AS‑i).
Deliver complete electrical enclosure and wiring designs, including cable specifications and circuit layouts.
Create clear installation drawings and assembly instructions to support smooth on‑site execution.
Support commissioning activities with structured checklists, guiding the process from initial electrical connection through final I/O testing.
Utilize advanced CAD tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN) and contribute to the improvement of engineering tools, standards, and workflows.
What do we ask from you?
Vocational education (MTS/MBO-4) or Bachelor (HTS/HBO) degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices combined with solid skills in CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD
Knowledge of power distribution systems and network architecture (PROFIBUS, AS-i bus, Industrial Ethernet)
Good command of English and ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team and willingness to travel up to 10%
What We Offer:
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
Your application
Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly to our Workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary of your interest in this role.
Questions? Contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at [email protected].
PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy via Workday.
Diversity statement
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Background screening
For this position, it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
