Senior Electrical Engineer - Fixed Term

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer!

Location: Veldhoven, NL

Job ID: 51111

IAI Industrial Systems is a leading supplier of advanced systems for the global security printing market, developing and manufacturing high-end solutions for passports, identity cards and banknotes. As part of HID Global, we operate in an international, high-tech environment where multidisciplinary collaboration is key.

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

By joining our team, you will be part of the CPI engineering team. This department is responsible for ensuring our technical documentation and processes are correct for customer specific projects.

As our Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

Design

• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into electrical specifications.
• Develop electrical specifications into detailed electrical designs within cross-functional teams.
• Design electrical systems.
• Create and deliver electrical schematics and associated bills of materials (BOMs).
• Review designs together with the multidisciplinary project team to ensure compliance with specifications, manufacturability requirements, and standardization principles.

Engineering & Development

• Translate designs into material lists for procurement, drawings, setup/configuration lists, machine operation flowcharts, and PLC software required for machine safety.
• Provide instructions to third parties and monitor the progress and quality of their work.
• Document relevant information for manuals, procedures, and work instructions.
• Record electrical specifications in design documentation in accordance with established procedures.

Validation & Testing

• Test and validate designs for functionality and safety in accordance with specifications and applicable safety standards.
• Develop and maintain test setups.
• Prepare test protocols for the Assembly & Test (A&T) department.

Support

• Support A&T personnel with technical questions and discuss suggestions from Assembly and Service staff regarding improvements in controls engineering, serviceability, user experience, and standardization.
• Propose improvements for existing IAI products.
• Track and resolve End-of-Life (EOL) issues for both newly built machines and the installed machine base.
• Act as a liaison between Software Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to facilitate mutual understanding and collaboration.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer to the A&T department.

Job Characteristics

Communication

• Exchange information with all project team members to clarify customer requirements and translate them into electrical specifications.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Development teams to determine the required machine safety level.
• Discuss component selection with the Purchasing department based on technical specifications and cost considerations.
• Review project schedules, progress, and results with the Director of Engineering and/or Project Leaders.
• Communicate with international HID colleagues regarding outsourced work assignments (English).
• Discuss technical matters with international suppliers (English).
• Review and evaluate suggestions from Assembly and Service personnel regarding improvements in controls engineering, serviceability, user experience, and standardization.
• Support A&T personnel with technical questions.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Engineers.
• Serve as Lead Engineer on project teams.
• Communicate directly with customers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues (English).

Authority

• Modify and propose modifications to control software related to machine safety.
• Determine work sequence and methods within established priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical designs within project schedules that meet customer requirements and applicable machine safety standards, including all required documentation in accordance with the Product Creation Process (PCP).
• Ensure timely availability of bills of materials for procurement, drawings, setup/configuration lists, process flowcharts, machine operation flowcharts, and safety-related PLC software.
• Report progress, status, and results of assigned work to management and Project Leaders

Language skills

• English fluency 
• Dutch desirable

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.