Electrical Install Engineer | Petten

Do you want to contribute to innovative measurement solutions for the next generation of wind turbines and the energy system as a whole? Do you have 2 right hands and are you not afraid to get them dirty? Then join TNO wind energy as an electrical install engineer!

Being an electrical install engineer within the wind energy research group, you will use your electro-technical background on a day to day basis. For this you do not stay inside, nor with two feet on the ground.

Do you get excited by the thought of testing new prototypes of wind turbines with the purpose of mapping the loads and power of the turbine, or about installing sensors on a crane that may install the next generation of wind turbines offshore, then this is the perfect job for you. Together with a Lead Engineer, you work on measurement projects from beginning to end. You will be involved in making a measurement plan, the preparation of sensors and hardware in the lab and the actual installation in the field. During the measurement period you will contribute with the analyses of the measurement data and reporting out the results.

Besides those measurement campaigns you will also support the team with various lab management activities, to upkeep the high quality standards of our lab. Think of calibrating measurement equipment, ordering components, organizing/sorting equipment and many other things to keep the lab running smoothly.

All these activities, make the job very diverse and ensure a healthy balance between outdoor and indoor work.

You are proactive towards picking up tasks and have good communicative skills. This is important as you are always working together with colleague engineers and other project team members. A very important aspect of your work is safety. As many fieldwork is performed on height, on water or in confined spaces you are aware of the risks and you take all the safety aspects of your job very seriously. And since work also depends on weather conditions, and the weather not always sticks to a nine-to-five mentality, you are required to be flexible. But that works both ways: you are given plenty of freedom in your working hours.

• We are looking for someone with the following education, experience and capabilities;
• a MBO or HBO-degree (Applied Sciences) in electro technical engineering;
• Strong affinity with measurement equipment, including sensor installation and calibration;
• Able to work independently, pragmatic attitude and good problem solver;
• Not afraid to work at heights and in confined spaces (e.g. wind turbine blades or measurement masts);
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (usually within the Netherlands, sometimes also abroad);
• Willingness to participate in various safety and engineering related trainings.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3,317,- and € 4,546,77 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

Perhaps you would like to grow your career in the direction of commerce or consultancy? Or would you like to become a project manager? Immerse yourself in sustainable innovations? Or carve out a career as a technical expert?

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field;
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs;
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis;
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics;
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel;
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly;
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home;
• Access to our Talent Development Programme;
• Networking opportunities and great activities organized by Jong TNO;
• Access to TNO’s project managers guild: a network of some three hundred equals. The guild organizes workshops, conferences, intervision sessions and other activities for project managers;
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates;
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

Please apply before the 20th of May, 2024. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.

A certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required before starting a new job at TNO.