Job Title
Division (Weir ESCO, Weir Minerals, etc)
Location
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote/Shift
Role PurposeAs a Lead Engineer - Electrical and Instrumentation, you are the technical authority on electrical design and instrumentation within the organization. You translate customer requirements into standardized, scalable solutions and ensure high-quality implementation across the full project cycle—from quote and sales support to engineering, commissioning and service.
You play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting project execution, and enabling knowledge sharing across Technology Group, Engineering, Sales, and Service teams.
Position in the OrganizationReports to: Manager Project EngineeringLocation: Venlo, NetherlandsKey interfaces: Sales, Project Engineering, Service & Commissioning, Technology/Innovation teamsKey Responsibilities1. Technical Authority & Solution Design
Interpret and challenge customer technical specifications related to electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.Define optimal electrical and automation concepts aligned with company standards and modular design principles.Ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations (IEC, UL, CSA, machinery safety, etc.).Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.2. Sales & Proposal Support
Support Sales during pre-engineering and quotation phases.Review and advise on technical concepts, system architectures, and provides comprehensive cost estimates.Define scope boundaries, assumptions, deviations, and technical clarifications.Balance customer-specific requirements with standardization strategy.3. Product Configuration & Standardization
Own and continuously improve the product configurator (e.g., KBMax).Translate engineering standards into configurable modules and options.Maintain cost models, engineering effort estimates, and option structures.Drive standardization, modularization, and reuse of electrical/instrumentation/control system designs.4. Engineering & Lifecycle Support
Support project execution teams with expert guidance on complex electrical, control, and instrumentation topics.Specify and review key electrical and control system components such as CPU, IO-modules, communication-modules, etc.Supports seamless integration between the machine control system and customer control system.Review and validate engineering deliverables (hardware design, control architecture, instrumentation concepts).Provide technical input during commissioning and troubleshooting phases.Ensure lessons learned are captured and fed back into standards and tools.5. Technical Support & Problem Solving
Act as escalation point for complex hardware and software issues beyond first-line support.Troubleshoot and resolve control system and instrumentation issues in collaboration with service teams.Modify and update PLC software using Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms.Support commissioning and field service activities when required.6. Training & Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain training material for control systems and instrumentation.Deliver training sessions to internal teams.Act as a technical mentor and knowledge hub within the engineering team.Ensure documentation and knowledge sharing are structured and accessible.Qualifications & ExperienceEducation
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related fieldMinimum 5-10 years’ experience in the field of electrical engineering.Experience & Technical Skills
Experience in PLC programming (Siemens and Allen-Bradley)Knowledge of electrical hardware design (e.g., Eplan)Experience with instrumentation and process control systemsIn-depth understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and machine safetyProven experience with international standards and regulatory complianceExperience with configurator tools (e.g., KBMax) is a plusCompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to act as technical lead and decision-makerExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutionsStructured, detail-oriented approachProactive and hands-on mindsetAdditional RequirementsFluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites
