Hardware Engineer - Industry

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Alewijnse seeks a full-time onsite Hardware Engineer in Nijmegen to translate user requirements into hardware, design main and sub‑distribution boards and PLC panels, select components, manage technical files, implement E‑Plan standards and coordinate with colleagues, clients and suppliers. The role offers a competitive €4,000–€5,300 monthly salary, overtime, generous leave, Metal & Engineering CLA terms, a PMT pension plan and ample training plus WeConnect perks. The ideal candidate has HBO in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation, hands-on experience with E‑Plan P8 and AutoCAD, knowledge of NEN 1010, Machinery Directive and ATEX, and strong communication; 3D design is a plus. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show end-to-end project ownership, concrete hardware designs, documentation discipline, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and include budgeting and stakeholder examples, plus willingness to grow.

What will you do?

As a Hardware Engineer, you’ll contribute to industrial projects with a strong emphasis on quality and innovation. You'll translate user requirements into technical designs, manage the planning and budget for your scope of work, and coordinate with all relevant stakeholders.

Your responsibilities include:

• Designing main and sub-distribution boards and PLC control panels

• Selecting components and materials

• Managing technical files and documentation

• Implementing standards within E-Plan

• Communicating with colleagues, clients, and suppliers

What do we offer you?

At Alewijnse, you're never alone. You'll work on industry-leading projects and have plenty of room to continue developing yourself as a professional.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• A salary between €4,000 and €5,300 per month (full-time)

• Overtime compensation

• 25 holiday days and 13 ADV (additional leave) days

• Employment conditions in accordance with the Metal & Engineering CLA

• Pension scheme via PMT

• Opportunities for training, upskilling, and personal growth

And there’s more:
With WeConnect, you stay connected with colleagues. Think: sports activities, a staff association, a company webshop and many other perks.

Who are you?

You are an experienced hardware engineer who maintains oversight of the entire project, enjoys taking responsibility, and continues to deepen your technical expertise. You’re comfortable navigating between theory and practice and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You bring:

• A higher vocational degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation

• Experience with E-Plan P8 and AutoCAD

• Familiarity with standards such as NEN 1010, the Machinery Directive, and ATEX

• Experience with 3D design is an advantage

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

Are you ready to design intelligent hardware solutions for industrial installations? At Alewijnse, you'll have the opportunity to work with E-Plan and AutoCAD on technical projects from concept to completion – projects that make a real impact. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, with precision, and switch effortlessly between engineering and communication.