The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for an Electrical Engineer (f/m/d) to join our growing team in Tilburg! Want to work on innovative products that really have an impact? This is the role for you!

As an Electrical Engineer, you will create technical drawings, specifications, and product-related engineering documentation for the Single-Use Hardware Systems that are used by our Biopharma customers. You will design, fabricate, assemble or test electrical, mechanical, or other components and devices. Through cross-functional collaboration and iterations, you will help meet the quality and performance criteria set by the customer.  

This role is offered on a full-time, one-year contract basis that can be extended to a permanent contract after mutual agreement. Next to a competitive salary, we offer benefits like 13th month, annual bonus and a pension plan. Interested? Let’s talk!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00, home office availability after successful probation (1-2 days/week)

What we are looking for

Education: Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering or Software/Automation Engineering OR related technical education and several years experience in a similar position

Experience: Demonstrated work experience with the design and build of electrical components or devices, ideally within pharma or the medical devices industry.

Skills:

Ability to design using electronic CAD software tools is required (E-Plan, AutoCAD-Electrical, etc.)Ability to create, read, understand, and assess electrical drawingsAbility to make electrical and instrumentation control design (concept & detailed design), costing, estimation, and quotationsExperience with field testing & validation steps (like FAT, SAT, etc.) and troubleshooting activitiesDemonstrated problem-solving skillsBusiness fluency in EnglishTechnical knowledge & understanding of P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) and familiarity with pneumatics and pneumatic control logic is preferable but not a must.

How you will thrive and have an impact

Perform design, engineering, and technical documentation creation (such as electrical drawings, technical specifications, component lists, and other basic engineering documentation) activities of the electrical structures of various bespoke Single Use Systems Hardware.Provide support in proposal stages by developing conceptual designs of electrical systems to meet user requirements; as well as preliminary cost calculations of created concepts.Develop and maintain specification documents of all electrical components and installation processes.Manage vendors and subcontractors to get their timely contribution to the project.Review vendor and subcontractors’ designs and implement them in the hardware design and application.Write detailed test-, and validation plans to ensure compliance with related regulations and to meet customer requirements during virtual testing (simulations) and real-world testing (FAT, SAT, etc.).Participate in field testing (pre-FAT) and validation steps (FAT, SAT, etc.) of bespoke hardware projects.Prepare spare part lists and preservation reports.Assist field support engineers in resolving customer complaints; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.Develop and describe standards and working methods for detailed engineering and commissioning.Contribute to internal tests and trials for R&D and development projects.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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