Electrical Engineer

WB Firepacks develops, manufactures, tests, installs, repairs and maintains Firepacks: diesel and electric motor-driven pump sets for fire suppression systems. These systems form the core of fire safety in buildings across Europe. We supply our Firepacks to sprinkler installers and end users throughout the continent — and in the Benelux, we are the undisputed market leader.

As Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for designing and preparing all electrical aspects of our Firepacks, so they can be built efficiently in our workshop and on-site. You work at the heart of our company alongside a small team of electrical, mechanical and project engineers. You support the service department with electrical questions, implement new products and regulations into our sprinkler pump sets, and develop new test modules to streamline production.

You work independently, but also contribute to cross-functional project teams where your expertise adds real value.

• Designing control panels and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD
• Preparing the electrical components of projects for production
• Developing the electrical side of new innovations within the R&D team
• Translating machinery and fire suppression standards into safe, practical electrical circuits

• MBO level4 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics
• An affinity with mechanical engineering and diesel technology
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude
• Basic proficiency in Dutch
• Structured, accurate and able to work independently

• A healthy, stable, growing and innovative company with international ambitions
• A reliable employer that actively invests in training and personal development
• A challenging role with a high degree of responsibility, independence and room for your own input
• Excellent secondary benefits including a bicycle plan and a strong pension scheme through PME
• A salary between €3200-€6000 +8% holiday allowance
• 40 holiday and ADV days (in accordance with the Metalektro collective labour agreement)
• An informal and collegial working atmosphere

WB Firepacks is part of the Firepacks Group, which employs around 140 people in total — approximately 90 of whom work at the Zwijndrecht site. From the moment you walk in, you’ll notice the open and informal culture that feels like a family business. You become part of a diverse team of enthusiastic, loyal and engaged colleagues who are passionate about what they do.

WB Firepacks actively encourages learning and development, and is genuinely open to new ideas and improvements. In addition to the Netherlands, WB Firepacks has offices in Germany, the United States and France. The Firepacks Group is part of the Lumipol Group, a holding company of leading players in power systems and components for the construction, agricultural, industrial, maritime and aerospace sectors.