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Electrical Technician / Industrial Electrician – Industrial Machinery Coimbra

Electrical Technician / Industrial Electrician – Industrial Machinery Coimbra

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Electrical Technician / Industrial Electrician – Industrial Machinery

Location: The Netherlands

Relocation: Required — supported by Xelvin

Employment: Full-time

Salary: €2,500 – €3,600 gross per month

Allowance: 28% site work allowance during installation projects

Sector: Industrial machinery, automation, food processing, production lines

Electrical Technician job in the Netherlands

Are you an Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrician or
Electrical Assembly Technician with experience in machine building,
industrial installations or electrical panel wiring? Are you open to relocating to the
Netherlands and travelling internationally for installation projects?

For an international machine-building company in the Netherlands, we are looking for
electrical technicians who want to work on the assembly, wiring and commissioning of
advanced industrial machines and production lines.

You will work in a mechatronic team on machines used in industrial food production and
bakery automation, such as conveyor systems, cooling and freezing equipment, buffer systems
and storage systems.

What you will do

As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for the electrical assembly and
installation of industrial machinery.

Your work includes:

    • Wiring industrial machines and production line components

    • Connecting sensors, motors, control cabinets and electrical components

    • Building and wiring electrical control panels

    • Reading electrical drawings and technical documentation

    • Testing electrical installations and solving technical issues

    • Supporting machine commissioning at customer sites

    • Working with mechanical technicians, automation engineers and project teams

    • Travelling internationally for installation projects

International travel is part of the role. Projects usually last around
two to four weeks and are planned in consultation.

What we are looking for

You have a strong electrical background and practical experience in industrial machinery,
electrical assembly or machine installation.

You bring:





    • A completed Curso Profissional, Curso Técnico Especializado
      or similar technical qualification in Electrotechnics, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance,
      Automation or a related field


    • Experience as an Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrician,
      Electrical Assembler, Maintenance Technician or
      Mechatronics Technician

    • Experience with machine wiring, electrical components and control cabinets

    • Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation

    • Strong practical problem-solving skills

    • A focus on quality and safety

    • A working level of English

    • Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands

    • Willingness to travel internationally

    • Basic German is a plus, but not required





Relevant Portuguese backgrounds



This role may be suitable for candidates with a background such as:




    • Técnico de Eletrotecnia

    • Técnico de Eletrónica, Automação e Comando

    • Técnico de Mecatrónica

    • Técnico de Manutenção Industrial

    • Técnico de Instalações Elétricas

    • Técnico de Automação, Robótica e Controlo Industrial

    • Técnico de Eletricidade Industrial




A higher education degree is not required. Practical experience with electrical systems in
an industrial environment is more important.





Experience that fits well



We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:




    • Machine building

    • Industrial automation

    • Electrical panel building

    • Industrial maintenance

    • Food processing machinery

    • Packaging machinery

    • Conveyor systems

    • Production lines

    • Machine installation

    • Commissioning of industrial equipment




Experience in food production, bakery equipment, packaging machinery or logistics automation
is a strong advantage.





What is offered



You can expect:




    • A full-time job in the Netherlands

    • A gross monthly salary between €2,500 and €3,600

    • A 28% site work allowance during installation projects

    • Work on advanced industrial machines and production lines

    • International installation and commissioning projects

    • Growth opportunities towards Lead Technician, Commissioning Technician or Field Service Engineer

    • Relocation support through Xelvin

    • A relocation budget, depending on your situation

    • Practical support with housing, registration, health insurance and settling in the Netherlands

    • An informal and professional working environment





Relocation to the Netherlands




This job requires relocation to the Netherlands. Xelvin supports international technicians
and engineers with the relocation process.



Support may include:




    • Relocation planning

    • Visa and residence procedures, where applicable

    • Housing support

    • Municipal registration

    • Opening a Dutch bank account

    • Health insurance guidance

    • Onboarding into Dutch work culture




A relocation budget is available. The exact support package depends on your personal situation
and will be discussed during the recruitment process.





Who you are




You are a hands-on electrical technician who enjoys building, wiring and testing machines.
You can read electrical drawings, work accurately and solve practical technical problems.




You are flexible, able to stay calm under pressure and open to international travel. You enjoy
working in a team, but you can also work independently when needed.





Interested?




Are you an Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrician or
Electrical Assembly Technician with experience in industrial machinery,
machine wiring or electrical installation?




Are you open to relocating to the Netherlands?




Then we would like to get in touch with you. Please share your CV and a short explanation of
your experience with electrical assembly, machine installation or industrial electrical systems.




28 mrt 2024 16:08 – NispenvanM
Royal Kaak is een Nederlandse fabrikant van industriële bakkerijmachines en -systemen. Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in het ontwerpen, produceren en leveren van geavanceerde machines en complete productielijnen voor bakkerijen over de hele wereld. Royal Kaak staat bekend om zijn hoogwaardige technologieën en innovatieve oplossingen die bakkerijen helpen efficiënter te produceren en de kwaliteit van hun producten te verbeteren. Hun productaanbod omvat onder andere deegverwerkingsmachines, ovens, koel- en vriestechnologieën en geautomatiseerde systemen voor het verwerken van brood, banket en andere bakkerijproducten.

Rubin Dellink
Project Manager

+31 (0)6 82 09 25 99
r.dellink@xelvin.nl

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