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Lead Engineer Machine Safety

Hybrid in Houten·Full-time·Added 10 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Vialis

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Our summary

Salary: €4,750 - €6,930 a month
Work mode: Hybrid, Houten
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 10+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on machine safety
In-depth knowledge of and experience with the Machinery Directive, NEN 1010, NEN 3140, and related standards
Experience with multidisciplinary working in infrastructural projects
Good knowledge of PLCs, relays, and system integration at the component level
Enthusiastic, proactive, and communicative team player who works analytically and accurately

Nice to have

Knowledge of civil engineering and/or mechanical engineering is a plus
Experience with Enterprise Architect, Intelec, and Dialux is a plus

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

€4,750 - €6,930 gross per month based on full-time
Electric lease car for business and private use
Mobile phone and laptop
Profit sharing
25 vacation days + 13 ADV days (full-time)
Good pension via PMT
Extensive onboarding period
Training opportunities via VolkerWessels Academy
Space to share knowledge and coach junior engineers

The role

As Lead Engineer Machine Safety, you ensure that electrical installations in tunnels, bridges, and locks are safely designed and realized. You lead analyses, translate standards into workable designs, and supervise execution within multidisciplinary teams. You specify safe control concepts and components, model systems, and continuously safeguard risks. You actively share knowledge and coach juniors to strengthen the team.

What you'll do

Leading machine safety analyses and establishing safe designs in multidisciplinary project teams
Applying and interpreting key standards such as the Machinery Directive, NEN 1010, NEN 3140, IEC 60204-1, and IEC 81436
Developing functional designs, system topologies, and safe control concepts
Supervising execution on-site and acting as the technical point of contact for execution teams
Specifying and assessing PLC systems, relays, and other electrical components regarding safety levels
Collaborating with suppliers and colleagues from civil and mechanical engineering disciplines
Modeling and designing with Enterprise Architect, Intelec, and Dialux
Identifying risks and implementing improvements in machine safety
Sharing knowledge and coaching junior engineers within your field of expertise

Hiring process

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Interested in the position of Lead Engineer Machine Safety? Contact Teun Wagenaar via recruitment@vialis.nl or call 06-46199054. Or click the apply now button directly!

About Vialis

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About the company & team

Does the Vialis DNA suit you?
At Vialis, it is all about craftsmanship, ownership, and genuine pride in your work. We work in close, balanced teams where technical expertise goes hand in hand with an open and safe culture - where everyone is allowed to make a difference from within their own role. Safety, sustainability, and integrity are not empty words, but the frameworks within which we operate every day. We believe that the best solutions arise when people can get the best out of themselves. Do you recognize yourself in this?

About Vialis
Vialis ensures safe and available infrastructure. With over 100 years of experience and over 750 professionals, we work on bridges, locks, tunnels, and traffic systems. We keep the Netherlands safe and moving.
As part of VolkerWessels Infrastructuur, we are part of a broader family of companies dedicated to building and maintaining reliable and sustainable infrastructural projects in the Netherlands. Together with approximately 17,000 colleagues, we share a passion for delivering high-quality solutions that contribute to the mobility and livability of our country.

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