Electrical Engineer - Process machinery in Nieuwkoop, Nederland

Keep production running with your technical expertise

Are you an Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving industrial installations, and ensuring production machinery operates reliably? Do you have experience with electrical systems, process installations, and automated production equipment?

For an international food production company in the Nieuwkoop area, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to strengthen the technical maintenance team.

You will work in a diverse industrial environment involving process equipment, mixers, pumps, motors, conveyors, packaging machines, sensors, control panels, and automated production lines. Your electrical expertise will help prevent breakdowns, improve equipment reliability, and ensure safe and efficient production.

This is a hands-on engineering position offering a direct employment contract with the employer , a salary of up to €4,600 gross per month, and opportunities to develop your technical skills in an international production environment.

Your role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical installations and production machinery.

Working closely with maintenance colleagues and production operators, you will identify technical problems, implement solutions, and support improvements to existing equipment. You will play an important role in minimizing downtime and maintaining production continuity.

What will you do?

• Analyse and troubleshoot electrical faults in industrial machinery and process installations.

• Maintain, repair, and improve electrical systems, motors, pumps, sensors, and frequency drives.

• Support the operation of mixers, conveyors, packaging machines, and automated production lines.

• Diagnose faults in electrical control panels and industrial installations.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Support PLC-controlled machinery and industrial automation systems.

• Carry out preventive maintenance and implement corrective measures.

• Assist with testing, commissioning, and technical modifications to existing equipment.

• Identify recurring technical issues and propose improvements to machine reliability.

• Work closely with production operators and the maintenance team to minimize downtime.

• Ensure all engineering and maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, hygiene, and company standards.

• Participate in breakdown support and on-call services when required.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a practical and solution-oriented Electrical Engineer with a technical background and an interest in industrial production.

• An MBO-4, HBO, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.

• Relevant experience in electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, process installations, or production machinery.

• A solid understanding of industrial electrical systems and fault diagnosis.

• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical schematics.

• Knowledge of motors, sensors, control panels, frequency drives, and electrical installations.

• Basic knowledge of PLC systems and industrial automation is an advantage.

• A proactive approach to troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical improvements.

• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with an international team.

• A valid Category B driving licence is required .

• Fluency in English or Dutch ; knowledge of the other language is an advantage.

Junior and medior candidates are welcome, provided they have a relevant technical education and practical experience.

What do you get in return?

• Salary up to €4,600 gross per month , depending on your experience and qualifications.

• A direct employment contract with the employer.

• A full-time position in an international production environment.

• Travel allowance.

• 25 vacation days per year.

• A varied engineering role involving different industrial processes and production technologies.

• Opportunities to develop your expertise in electrical engineering, automation, and industrial maintenance.

• Collaboration with an experienced technical team.

• The opportunity to contribute directly to production reliability and continuous improvement.

About the company

You will join an international food production company in the Nieuwkoop area, operating a wide range of process installations and automated production machinery.

The technical team plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient production. You will work in a practical, hands-on environment where your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills will make a real difference.

Location

Nieuwkoop and surrounding area, The Netherlands

A valid Category B driving licence is essential for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Interested?

Are you ready for your next step as an Electrical Engineer in an international production environment?

Contact Resolvo Engineering to learn more about this opportunity or discuss other engineering vacancies.

Contact: Wenjie Yang
Phone: +31 10 899 8333
Email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!