Project & Commissioning Engineer Eindhoven

TL;DR

Project & Commissioning Engineer (Food Manufacturing): Manage medium-sized technical projects from preparation through installation, commissioning, and handover with an accent on process installations, machinery upgrades, and shop floor execution. Focus on troubleshooting issues, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards, and coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.

Location: Onsite in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Company

Leading manufacturing organization in the food industry operating multiple production sites in the Netherlands, investing in modernization, process optimization, and technical innovation with focus on safety, quality, and reliability.

What you will do

• Install, test, and commission new and existing process installations and machinery
• Take end-to-end responsibility for medium-sized technical projects including scope, planning, budget, risks, and execution
• Manage modifications and upgrades to existing installations
• Troubleshoot technical issues during and after installation and start-up
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Train operators and local maintenance teams
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and hygiene standards (HACCP, GMP)
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (project managers, maintenance, production, QA) and external suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as Project Engineer, Installation Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environment, preferably food industry
• Knowledge of industrial automation, technical drawing tools, and project-based working
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
• Good command of Dutch and English, spoken and written