Hardware Engineer

Smart hardware
for innovative machines and systems

What is a Hardware Engineer?

A Hardware Engineer designs, calculates and details electrical hardware for machines and installations. Think of control cabinets, control panels, cabling, drives and control systems.

Hardware Engineers work extensively with software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical and SEE Electrical and often form the link between engineering, software development, execution and project management.

What does a Hardware Engineer do?

As a Hardware Engineer, your tasks include:

  • Designing electrical hardware for machines and installations
  • Drawing up electrical schematics and drawings
  • Performing cable and power calculations
  • Selecting components and materials
  • Preparing technical documentation
  • Coordinating with customers and project teams
  • Supporting testing and commissioning
  • Optimising existing hardware solutions

What do you need as a
Hardware Engineer?

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (HBO)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics (HBO)
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (WO)
  • Industrial Automation
  • Energy Technology

Skills

  • Knowledge of electrical installations and systems
  • Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or SEE Electrical
  • Technical insight
  • Analytical skills
  • Accurate and structured way of working
  • Problem-solving thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams

What does a
Hardware Engineer earn?

Through Yes you get a permanent contract, not a temporary one. That means security: you continue to be paid between assignments, you build up a pension and it is easier to get a mortgage. On top of your salary, Yes invests in your development through the Smart Skills Program.

Starter / Junior
0-3 years of experience

€3,200 - €4,000

gross per month

Mid-level
3-7 years of experience

€4,000 - €5,250

gross per month

Senior
7+ years of experience

€5,250 - €6,500+

gross per month

01
A permanent
contract straight away


At Yes, as a tech professional you get a permanent contract straight away and start working for one of the leading companies in the technical sector. On an interim basis or with the option of being taken over.

02
Personal guidance
from an accredited coach


Throughout your entire career at Yes you are supported by your own coach. That way we make sure you can keep developing, both personally and as a tech professional.

03
The best
tech companies


At Yes you work for top companies in the manufacturing and process industry. From high-tech machine building to the process industry, you join where your expertise makes the most impact.

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