Electrical Engineer Research and Development, - Grou (NL)

Have you completed an MBO level 4 education in electrical engineering, and do you have experience with electrical installations and a background in the lift industry? Do you enjoy working independently and are you not afraid to take on technical challenges?

As an Electrical Engineer in Research and Development, you will be jointly responsible for developing test systems. You will design systems for testing modules used in the lift industry. Additionally, you will create test procedures that allow Technical Engineers to operate the systems independently. This means you will be involved in the full process — from initial concept to the final construction of new test systems. The work takes place in a clean environment, where safety and quality are of the highest priority.

What will you do?

• Design and build test systems used to test modules from the lift industry;

• Support and contribute to R&D projects with a focus on lift technology;

• Maintain and update mechanical and electrical drawings of test systems;

• Develop test procedures;

• Support technical departments with issues related to lift systems and test equipment.

What do we expect from you?

• You have at least a completed MBO level 4 education in Electrical Engineering;

• You have proven work experience in the lift industry;

• Extensive experience in electronics (at PCB level);

• Strong knowledge of electronic components;

• You are a true team player;

• You are eager to learn and think beyond the obvious;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English;

• Experience with reverse engineering at component level is a plus;

• Experience with SEE Electrical and SolidWorks is a plus;

• Experience in electronic design is a plus.

Who are we?

UNIS Group is an international partner in promoting service continuity in industrial production processes. We focus on repairing, preventing malfunctions, advising on maintenance, and extending the service life of existing electronic modules. Our goal is to ensure that companies experience as little disruption as possible from malfunctions and that production processes continue to run as efficiently as possible. By carrying out repairs, among other things, we reduce downtime in the most sustainable way possible. As a result, we have grown over the past 40 years to become one of the largest service providers in the field of industrial electronics.

From our headquarters in Grou and specialized branches in Europe, Central America, and South America, we support local customers and markets. Thanks to our geographical spread, combined with years of knowledge and experience, we support companies around the world in the maintenance and continuity of their industrial processes.

What do we offer?

• A full-time position (38 hours per week) with excellent employment conditions in an international service organization.

• Collegiality, an informal work atmosphere, and room for personal input.

• A high degree of independence and responsibility.

• The opportunity to work for one of the largest international companies in Friesland.

• A competitive salary and an extensive pension scheme with no personal contribution required.

• Flexible working hours, which you can schedule between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

• 25 vacation days for a full-time position, with time-for-time hours for overtime that can be used (in consultation with your supervisor) on a sunny day, for example.

•  A generous travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer.

• Access to the company restaurant for a small fee, offering fresh smoothies, a daily changing warm meal prepared by our in-house chef.

• Opportunities for training and education as part of your (personal) development.

• An active employee association with 3 to 4 outings per year and a monthly Friday afternoon social event.