Electrical engineer
Introduction
Help ensure the safety of the Netherlands and Europe as an engineer!
To guard against the threats of tomorrow, we have to start today. DEMCON Defense & Security Systems collaborates wit the Dutch ministry of defence on a number of themes: energy supply (electricity, heat, cooling) on large scale, such as for vehicles or bases, and on small (portable) scale; and autonomous systems, the development of technology for unmanned and (semi) autonomous systems.
As electrical engineer you provide complete solutions, comprising custom or commercially available hardware and (custom) interconnections. You take care of the design, implementation and verification of high-power electrical systems, such as may be used in new hybrid vehicles, or electrical power supply and cooling for high-energy lasers.
Organization
Each one of our companies differentiates itself in its own domain with unique expertise and skills. This way they help customers improve their performance and achieve more. On the basis of their passion for technology our companies are able to combine forces. By sharing knowledge and working together we increase our social impact. Demcon management & support is a developer and producer of technology and innovative products that contribute to solutions for technical and social problems.
Function
As electrical engineer you provide complete solutions, comprising custom or commercially available hardware and (custom) interconnections. You take care of the design, implementation and verification of high-power electrical systems, such as may be used in new hybrid vehicles, or electrical power supply and cooling for high-energy lasers.
Examples of technology you will work with:
- power distribution in low-voltage systems;
- power electronics (inverters, battery packs);
- automation systems, PLCs (Beckhoff).
Your responsibilities may include:
- Discuss and define requirements and specifications with the customer.
- Making conceptual designs and realise the concepts of electrical systems, in a multidisciplinary context: there is close collaboration with other disciplines to arrive at an optimally and completely integrated system architecture.
- (Documentation of) the complete product design process: use cases, requirements, specifications, concept design, architecture, detailed design, electrical drawings, test plans, FAT and SAT.
- Support in building (sub) systems; assisting assembly thereof.
- Execute low-voltage safety tests; deliver required documentation.
You will work in a team with other experts in the fields of software, mechanics, thermal systems and system engineering. When necessary you will instruct other colleagues who work on design and realisation of the electrical (sub)systems.
Requirements
- A college or university degree in electrical engineering or similar;
- Motivation to uphold your role in the team, and challenge the others to perform;
- Experience in selection, application and integration of components for power electronics;
- Familiar with EMC and EMI;
- Experience with design for standards (CE/UL) is an advantage.
Offer
At Demcon we value a nice workplace. For example, we have good coffee and there is free fresh fruit waiting for you every week. There is also a lot of personal attention and we discourage overtime because we know how important home is.
Furthermore, you can count on, among other things:
- A good, market-based salary
- 31 days off and 8% vacation allowance;
- A good pension plan at Zwitserleven;
- The opportunity to follow training and courses through the Demcon Academy so you can further develop your knowledge;
- A laptop and telephone from work;
- Bicycle plan;
- Active personnel association (monthly activities such as drinks and an annual Demcon weekend) and annual sporting events.
Information
Do you have any questions about this position? We will be happy to answer them. Call to Geert Folkertsma (manager engineering) of Marleen Blanckenborg (corporate recruiter) at 088 115 2000
Have we aroused your interest for the position of electrical engineer? Then we look forward to receiving your cv. You can apply via the application button.
Acquisition based on this advertisement is not appreciated.


application procedure.
Does this vacancy appeal to you and are you curious about the application process? This goes as follows:
1. Apply
You have applied! We will discuss it internally and respond as soon as possible.
2. Phone call
We got acquainted briefly and want to get to know each other better.
3. First call
See if there is a match from both sides and if the expectations are correct.
4. Second call
We investigate a possible collaboration more closely.
5. Offer
We both see the match! Let’s make you a suitable proposal.
6. Contract
Your response to the offer is positive. We are going to finalize the collaboration!
