Electrical Lead Engineer
@ Thales

Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
€80,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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Electrical Lead Engineer at Thales

Join the Electrical Design team within the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering department. You will design and integrate electrical subsystems for radar or combat management systems used globally.

Your Role

Collaborate with multidisciplinary (lead) engineers to form the electrical backbone of high-tech products. Key responsibilities include designing electrical schematics in Eplan, integrating subsystem components from specification through testing and documentation, and managing planning and PLM archival.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical schematics using Eplan.
  • Discuss requirements with Lead Engineers.
  • Archive schematics and bills of materials in the PLM system.
  • Maintain personal planning and support team deadlines.

Qualifications

Required educational background in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics (MBO-4, HBO, WO) with Eplan experience. Ability to interpret international safety standards, excellent communication in Dutch and English, and eligibility for a Dutch security clearance are essential.

What We Offer

A dynamic role with high-tech product development in a flexible, hybrid work environment. Enjoy competitive salary, travel allowance, flexible work-from-home options, and benefits including 40 vacation days, personal development opportunities, and a customized benefits plan.

Additional Information

Participation in an assessment is required to ensure a good match. Security clearance documentation will be requested as per Thales requirements. We embrace diversity, inclusivity, and work/life balance.

Key skills/competency

  • Eplan
  • Electrical design
  • Subsystem integration
  • PLM systems
  • Technical documentation
  • International standards
  • Teamwork
  • Planning
  • Assessment
  • Security clearance
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How to Get Hired at Thales

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Thales culture: Understand their mission and innovations.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Eplan and subsystem integration skills.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review electrical design projects.
  • Showcase teamwork: Provide examples of multidisciplinary collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Eplan software operations.
Practice circuit schematic designs.
Study PLM system workflows.
Refresh international electrical standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a teamwork challenge solved.
Explain managing tight project deadlines.
Share experience with cross-functional collaboration.
Discuss handling technical pressure effectively.

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