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Electrical R&D Engineer – DCD Sorter Equipment Development

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for developing innovative solutions for complex industrial automation systems? At Vanderlande, you will help shape the next generation of sorter technology by designing, integrating, and improving advanced electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

Working at the intersection of electrical engineering, software, controls, and mechanical design, you will turn technical concepts into reliable, safe, and cost-effective solutions. From initial design to testing and industrialization, your expertise will help bring innovative engineering solutions to life.

What Will You Do?

As an Electrical R&D Engineer within the Sorter Equipment Development department, you will drive the development and improvement of electrical systems for advanced sorter equipment. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing specialists to ensure that designs meet performance requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.

Your responsibilities include:

Electrical system design: Develop electrical schematics, control cabinets, field wiring, and 3D wire harnesses for industrial automation systems. Electrical architecture: Design electrical cabinets and power distribution systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, motor protection, and industrial networks. System integration: Bring electrical hardware, software, controls, and mechanical components together into robust system solutions. Testing and validation: Develop and execute test strategies to verify functionality, reliability, and system performance. Troubleshooting and root cause analysis: Investigate technical failures, identify underlying causes, and implement effective solutions. Safety and compliance: Ensure designs meet applicable CE and UL requirements, electrical safety standards, and relevant EN/ISO standards and machinery legislation. Supplier and manufacturing support: Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure successful implementation and industrialization of new designs. Continuous improvement: Improve product reliability, performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Technical support and travel: Visit manufacturing facilities and project sites when required to resolve technical issues and support design improvements.
What we offer

At Vanderlande, you will contribute to the development of advanced automation technology in an international and multidisciplinary engineering environment.

The assignment offers:

Full-time assignment: 40 hours per week.Contract duration: Initial assignment of 12 months.Start date: As soon as possible.Hybrid working: Approximately 60% on-site and 40% remote.Technical challenge: Work on complex electrical engineering and system integration projects within advanced industrial automation.Collaboration: Work alongside experienced specialists in electrical engineering, software, controls, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing.Variety: Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites.

Salary or freelance rates and additional arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Job Requirements

You are an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a hands-on approach to developing complex industrial systems. You combine analytical thinking with practical problem-solving skills and enjoy taking ownership of technical challenges from concept through implementation.

Ideally, you bring:

A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.At least five years of relevant experience developing complex industrial electrical or electro-mechanical systems.Proven experience in electrical design, system integration, testing, and industrialization.Experience with industrial control platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or SEW.Strong knowledge of PLCs, frequency inverters, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).Experience with EPLAN, EPLAN Pro Panel (3D), and AutoCAD.Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including AS-i, Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, CAN bus, and RS-485/Modbus.Experience designing electrical cabinets, power distribution systems, motor protection, and industrial wiring.Familiarity with electrical safety standards, CE/UL requirements, and applicable EN/ISO standards.Experience with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, delivering advanced solutions for the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Its integrated systems help customers around the world improve operational efficiency, reliability, and performance.

Driven by innovation and engineering excellence, Vanderlande combines advanced technology with extensive industry expertise to develop solutions for increasingly complex automation challenges.

By joining Vanderlande, you will contribute to the engineering behind the future of automated logistics, working alongside international experts who value collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

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