Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer (Electrical / EPLAN)

Design the machines that power the future of packaging automation

Location: On-site

Department: Electrical Engineering

Company: Mpac Langen B.V.

Are you an Electrical Hardware Engineer who enjoys transforming technical concepts into robust, real-world machine solutions? Do you thrive in an innovative engineering environment where your designs directly influence cutting-edge automation systems?

At Mpac Langen , we're looking for a talented Hardware Engineer (Electrical/EPLAN) to join our Engineering Team. Whether you're an ambitious Junior Engineer looking to develop your expertise or an experienced Senior Engineer ready to lead complex projects, this role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact automation solutions within a global organization.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Hardware Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and development of electrical systems for our advanced machinery and automation solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and developing electrical schematics in EPLAN
• Translating technical requirements into practical hardware designs
• Selecting electrical components and defining hardware architectures
• Producing bills of materials and technical documentation
• Supporting purchasing, electrical assembly, commissioning, and customer documentation activities
• Troubleshooting and enhancing existing hardware designs
• Performing Performance Level (PL) calculations (Mid-Level & Senior)
• Participating in design reviews and presenting technical solutions
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Lead Engineers, Operations, Service, Sales, and suppliers
• Identifying and driving engineering process improvements
  
  

For more experienced engineers, additional opportunities include:

• Leading the electrical hardware scope of complex machine projects
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Reviewing and approving engineering deliverables
• Supporting project planning and resource estimation
• Acting as a technical expert within multidisciplinary project teams
  
  

What We're Looking For

Junior Engineers

• Technical vocational qualification (MBO) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong interest in electrical design and industrial automation
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a collaborative engineering team
  
  

Mid-Level Engineers

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience creating and maintaining EPLAN schematics
• Ability to independently execute engineering projects
  
  

Senior Engineers

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience leading hardware engineering activities on complex projects
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership capabilities
  
  

Technical Skills & Experience

We're particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience with EPLAN Electrical Design
• Knowledge of electrical control systems and machine hardware
• Understanding of machinery directives, EMC regulations, and Performance Level requirements
• Familiarity with industrial automation and machine building environments
• Knowledge of mechanical and software engineering interfaces
• Experience with technical documentation and design specifications
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills
  
  

Who You Are

You'll be successful in this role if you are:

Solution-oriented and innovative

Analytical with strong problem-solving skills

Results-driven and quality-focused

Proactive and willing to take initiative

Organised and able to manage priorities effectively

A strong communicator who can work across multidisciplinary teams

Passionate about continuous learning and technical development

Why Join Mpac Langen?

At Mpac, you'll have the opportunity to work on highly innovative automation and packaging solutions used by global customers. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering culture where expertise, creativity, and continuous improvement are valued.

We offer:

• Challenging and technically diverse projects
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• Exposure to advanced automation technologies
• A collaborative and supportive engineering environment
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a direct impact on world-class machinery solutions
  
  

Ready to engineer the next generation of automated solutions?

Apply today and become part of the Mpac Langen Engineering Team.