Equipment Engineer – Electrical On-site

Position: Equipment Engineer – Electrical  | Full-time | On-site
At Leyden Jar, we are building Plant One, our first production facility for pure silicon anodes in Eindhoven. We are looking for an experienced Equipment Electrical Engineer who wants to take technical ownership in an environment where not everything has been defined yet.

You will work with our production equipment, electrical installations and plant utilities — from installation and commissioning to reliability, uptime and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on engineering role. You won't just maintain what is already there; you will help determine how things should be done.

What will you be doing?
You will join Plant One during an important phase: new equipment and utilities are being installed and commissioned, while our existing production lines are already running.

Take ownership of electrical installations and compliance with Dutch regulations, including NEN 3140 and Scope 8.

Support the installation, commissioning and start-up of new production equipment.

Improve the reliability, uptime and performance of our vacuum deposition equipment.

Set up preventive and corrective maintenance and a strategy for critical spare parts.

Troubleshoot technical issues and drive continuous improvements together with production and engineering.

Manage contractors, suppliers and maintenance-related contracts.

Take responsibility for plant utilities, including HVAC, compressed air and process gases.

Provide technical input for future equipment and factory projects.

As Plant One moves into full production, your focus will increasingly shift towards equipment reliability, performance and continuous improvement.

What do you bring?
We are looking for an engineer who likes being close to the equipment, enjoys solving technical problems and takes ownership.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical field.

Around 5+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing or machine‑building environment.

Solid knowledge of industrial electrical installations and electrical safety.

Experience with electrical drawings, P&IDs, PLCs and industrial automation.

The ability to work independently and effectively with contractors and suppliers.

Good English communication skills. Dutch is important for working with local installers and inspectors.

Experience with vacuum systems, E-plan, Siemens or Pilz PLCs, CE/ATEX, CMMS, FMEA or HAZOP is useful, but we don't expect you to tick every box.

Why Leyden Jar?
Our culture empowers our mission a the tech frontier, bonding more energy to bring you to new places.

Grow & own  – you take ownership of your work and develop your career in a supportive environment.

Great benefits  – pension plan, 25 vacation days, and travel reimbursement (€0.25/km or NS Business Card).

Continuous learning  – access to online learning platform and opportunities for professional growth.

Diverse & inclusive  – Join an international team where every voice matters.

Strong community  – Enjoy team events, lunches, and celebrations that bring us together.

We aim to make our recruitment process as transparent and enjoyable as possible. Depending on the role, the process may include interviews, assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.

At Leyden Jar, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities to all applicants—regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy or parental status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. We also know from research that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you identify with that, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Your unique perspective matters.

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