Lighting engineer

2/26/2010 | Discipline:Engineering | City:Arnhem | Country:Netherlands | Region:Europe

Location and team

KEMA Quality B.V. is an international company that supplies services for the electrical and electrical engineering markets. We are an independent partner that is highly regarded throughout the world due to our high-quality risk management, testing, inspecting and certifying of products.

From November 1, 2009, KEMA Quality B.V. is part of DEKRA Industrial, the number one service-provider in Europe in the field of safety and quality.

The business line Products tests professional and consumer products such as appliances, lighting equipment, power tools and electronics. Within the business line we are looking for an engineer to join our cluster Lighting.

Tasks

You will start as an engineer and, after comprehensive internal training, you will undertake tests on a variety of products, and you will prepare reports setting out the test findings. You will draw up the test programs and verify the work done by colleagues working on your projects. You will also be responsible for your part within the total project (hours and lead time).
After several years in the role of Engineer you may move on to the role of project manager, in which you would also have commercial responsibilities. When necessary, you will visit customers in Europe.

What we're asking

You should be able to work and reason at a level associated with intermediate or higher vocational education, specializing in electrical engineering or electronics. Several years’ work experience would be an advantage. You should also have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently. It is important that you can use your initiative and that you recognize the importance of accuracy and delivering quality. A good command of written and spoken Dutch and English is required. Knowledge of German would be an advantage. Limited international travelling is required.

What we're offering

A challenging and varied job in a dynamic and international environment, working as part of an expert organization. Naturally, the position is rewarded appropriately and offers good fringe benefits.

More information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Wim Singewald, business team manager, by calling (+31) (0)26 356 23 99 or e-mailing wim.singewald@kema.com

Apply

Send your résumé and letter of application, quoting reference QUA PROD 09-01 to: KEMA Quality, attn. Petra van den Berge, HR Assistant, Postbus 5185, 6802 ED Arnhem, the Netherlands, or petra.vandenberge@kema.com