Team Lead Controls Hardware Engineering

Job Description

The Team Lead Controls Hardware Engineering is responsible for one of the CHW Teams delivering project solutions based on existing engineering standards. The team leader is responsible for the controls engineering team of approximately 5–10 members. This role involves applying standardized solutions to meet project specifications, ensuring that the design and implementation align with predefined guidelines. Importance of the team leader lies in guiding the team members both personally and professionally. The team leader must secure the planning of his teams and follow up weekly the progress of each project of each team member. The focus is on the application of standardized solutions, while any deviations or complex problems are handled in collaboration with other engineering functions.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Standard Controls Hardware tasks, such as...
  • Application of Standardized Solutions
  • Concept Layout Creation
  • Refinement of Drafted Designs
  • Technical Design & Documentation
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
  • System Integration
  • Project Planning and Monitoring
  • On-Site Presence for IO Testing and Safety Validations
• Team leader tasks & soft skills
  • Follow up on planning of the team reporting to him
  • Follow up on tasks of the team reporting to him
  • Guide the engineers in their designs
  • Upstream reporting
  • Resource planning
  • Training for team members
  • Participating in recruitment
• Verification & Approval
  • Design Verification
  • Approval of Technical Documentation
  • Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
  • Approval of System Integration
  • Budget responsibility
• Administration & Documentation

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with an electrical specialization.
• At least 8 years' experience in Electrical infrastructure Engineering, including calculations of electrical cabinets, follow-up of commissioning of electrical infrastructure, ...
• At least 3 years managing a team of Engineers.
• Experience with CAD programs like Eplan.
• Experience with cable calculations using Caneco.
• A great blend of creative and technical ability is necessary.
• Proactive mindset and excellent capabilities to spot opportunities to help the business.
• Flexible, positive, and open-minded.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about working in an international environment, embracing diverse cultures and countries.
• Able and eager to learn and evolve your skills.
• Driven and enthusiastic team player, who loves to take the initiative.
• Fluent in English. Dutch is a big plus.
• You're located in Belgium and willing to travel up to 30% of your time to offices & projects abroad. 

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• You will work closely together with other rack stars in an open and enthusiastic environment.
• The necessary freedom and possibility to take initiative. 
• An intensive training by experienced people.
• An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits: 
  • Company car with fuel card/charging pass
  • Group & health insurance
  • Meal vouchers (8€)
  • Net allowances
  • Eco Vouchers
  • Laptop
  • iPhone + subscription
  • 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total)
• Satellite office in Berchem ( Antwerp )

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