Senior Electrical Engineer

BPYP Consultancy supports companies with recruitment and selection. For our client, a growing machine builder in the South-East Flanders region, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer.

Your role

You play a pivotal role in transforming innovative machine concepts into reliable, high-performance electrical systems. As the technical owner of the electrical design, you bridge project requirements and practical implementation, making sure every machine is engineered to the highest quality and safety standards.

Electrical design and project planning

• From the conceptual phase onwards, you take part in project design meetings with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• You create realistic project schedules and contribute to the joint planning meetings
• After the concept phase, you take ownership of the electrical descriptions and translate draft descriptions and specifications into clear, detailed guidelines for the electrical hardware design
• You design and adjust the electrical drawings in Eplan P8 and the 3D electrical layouts in Eplan Pro Panel
• You make sure all designs comply with the applicable standards and regulations (EN 60204, MD, EMC, LVD and others)

Execution and collaboration

• Once the design is finished, you create and update ERP work orders for customer-specific projects and the masters for standard machines
• You follow up closely with production during assembly
• As a senior, you develop, maintain and improve electrical design guidelines and best practices
• You support colleagues and review schematics with them for accuracy
• You contribute to standardisation initiatives in the department and gradually take the lead in driving them forward

Practical

• Full-time, permanent contract
• A master's degree in industrial sciences (electromechanics or electrotechnics), or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in machine building
• Solid knowledge of electrical standards; knowledge of UL standards is a plus
• Good knowledge of Eplan P8; Eplan Pro Panel is a plus
• An analytical mind and a problem solver
• A good communicator and team player in an international environment
• Good knowledge of English and Dutch