Technical Lead Electrical Engineering EVC

Technical Lead Electrical Engineering EVC
Technical Lead Electrical Engineering EVC
Technical Lead Electrical Engineering EVC
Shape the future of Electrical Engineering. Ensure the electrical safety of our charging solutions and actively contribute to the development of the discipline and our engineers.
As Technical Lead Electrical Engineering, you are responsible for technical quality, electrical safety and the continued development of the Electrical Engineering discipline within Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC). You combine in-depth electrical engineering expertise with leading and developing a team of Electrical Engineers and Test Engineers.
At Alfen, we develop and test our charging solutions in-house and manufacture them at our own production facility. As a technical expert in electrical safety, you play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and manufacturable electrical designs, from initial concept through to series production.
As Technical Lead Electrical Engineering, you provide technical direction for the continued development of the discipline. You safeguard engineering standards, review complex design challenges and ensure that electrical solutions meet product requirements, safety standards and technical specifications.
You remain actively involved in technical matters, supporting engineers with design choices, component selection, validation and technical decision-making. You also ensure the quality of design documentation and drive continuous improvements based on test results and practical experience.
In addition, you lead a team of Electrical Engineers. You are responsible for their performance, coaching, professional development and the continued development of technical expertise within the team.
Safeguarding and further developing engineering standards, design guidelines and technical expertise within Electrical Engineering.
Reviewing electrical concepts, schematics and component selections to ensure safety, reliability, manufacturability and maintainability.
Ensuring electrical safety and compliance with relevant standards throughout design, validation and series production.
Safeguarding the quality and completeness of technical design documentation and the technical construction file.
Supporting engineers with complex technical challenges and translating test results and practical findings into design improvements.
Leading, coaching and developing junior and medior Electrical Engineers and Test Engineers, with a particular focus on electrical safety.
Aligning team capacity and technical expertise with the EVC technology roadmap.

You are part of one of our product teams and work closely with Technical Product Managers, the Technology Manager and other R&D disciplines. As a technical expert, you contribute to discussions within the R&D Management Team and maintain relationships with external knowledge, testing and certification partners.
In this role, you report to the Technology Manager.
You are an experienced Electrical Engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership experience. You have in-depth knowledge of electrical design and electrical safety and know how to support engineers in their technical and professional development.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, preferably within technical product development.
At least 3 years of experience as a team lead, including leading, coaching and developing engineers.
In-depth knowledge of electrical design, electrical safety, technical standards and regulations.
Experience with electrical schematics, component selection and technical design documentation.
Experience in product development, from initial concept and prototype through to validation and series production.
Knowledge of testing and validation methods related to electrical safety.
Experience in multidisciplinary product development within a project-based or matrix organisation.
Excellent command of both Dutch and English.

In addition to a technically challenging position with significant influence on the development of our charging solutions and engineers, we offer:
A gross monthly salary between €6,500 and €8,500, based on full-time employment and depending on your experience.
A company car or mobility allowance.
27 days of annual leave and 13 additional ADV days, with the option to sell 10 of these days.
Hybrid working, with the option to work remotely for up to two days per week based on a 40-hour working week.
Access to our online learning platform.
Sports facilities and activities, including fitness and sporting events.
A pension scheme through PME, with a substantial employer contribution.

Would you like to know more about this position? Please contact Erwin van Butselaar, Senior Corporate Recruiter a.i., by phone on 06-43166804 or by email at erwin.v.butselaar@alfen.com.
You can apply via the 'Apply now' button on our website.
Please note that a reference check, screening and/or assessment may be part of the selection process. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy will close once we have found a suitable candidate.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
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