Team Lead – Electric Design Engineering
Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid
Type: Full-time

Who We Are

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we don’t just engineer machines; we engineer progress.
From compact excavators to some of the world’s largest mining machines, our portfolio powers construction sites across Europe and beyond. Every machine we create helps build infrastructure, cities, and a more connected future.
As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust. Our Amsterdam headquarters brings together passionate engineers and innovators who transform complex challenges into reliable, high-performance machine solutions.
Here, engineering meets impact, and ideas become reality.
 

Our Values

Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.
Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.
Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.
Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.
 

Your Mission

As Team Lead – Electric Design Engineering, you will lead the electrical engineering activities for European customization options and special application machines.
You will ensure seamless integration of electrical systems, machine interfaces, and third-party technologies—from early concept definition through to production readiness and start of sales.
In this role, you combine technical leadership with hands-on system engineering, ensuring robust, safe, and future-proof electrical solutions that meet both EU regulations and Hitachi global standards.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the electrical design and system integration of European customization solutions for construction machinery
• Develop electrical architectures, wiring harnesses, schematics, interface definitions, and power/control integration concepts
• Drive electrical engineering activities across the full development cycle: requirements, concept design, detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, and release
• Collaborate closely with Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Industrialization teams to ensure fully integrated machine performance
• Act as the technical focal point for electrical engineering within cross-functional and international alignment meetings
• Ensure electrical designs meet requirements for safety, EMC, reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical decision-making during prototype and validation phases
• Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers on integration requirements and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with EU regulations, machine standards, and Hitachi global engineering requirements
• Contribute to design reviews, test planning, engineering changes, and readiness for start of sales

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Several years of experience in electrical system design and integration, preferably in construction machinery, off-highway, automotive, or industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of machine electrical systems, harness design, control interfaces, diagnostics, and system integration
• Experience with integration of third-party electrical or electronic systems is a strong advantage
• Proven experience leading engineering projects or technical teams in a cross-functional environment
• Familiarity with prototype builds, electrical testing, EMC considerations, and product validation
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership
• Ability to work effectively in an international matrix organization with stakeholders across Europe and Japan
• Genuine interest in Hitachi products and advanced machine systems

What We Offer

• Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between €70,000and €102,500 (including holiday allowance and based on experience) + a guaranteed bonus (4%)
• 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
• ‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)
• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
• Working from home possibility and flexible working hours
• Budget of €1,500 to set up your workplace
• Collective accident insurance
• International learning and development program
• Career opportunities

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