Configuration Engineer EPLAN

Eekels | TBI is looking for an EPLAN Configuration Engineer for the Business Support unit to strengthen the Technology & Digitalization department (preferably based in Zaandam).

As an EPLAN Configuration Engineer, you are responsible for developing, managing, and continuously improving the configuration base within EPLAN and related engineering applications. You ensure that engineers can work efficiently, uniformly, and data-driven. You collaborate closely with engineers and key users across various business units to realize efficient, uniform, and future-proof work processes.
In addition, you are the point of contact for EPLAN users: you support, advise, and train engineers so that they can make optimal use of our engineering applications in their daily work.

What is expected of you?

• Developing and managing EPLAN structures, macro libraries, and design standards;
• Setting up and maintaining master data, including parts database, project structures, and reports;
• Configuring EPLAN applications (P8, ProPanel, Preplanning, eBuild) and connections with other systems (such as data platform, ERP, or cable database);
• Supporting, training, and guiding users in the efficient and uniform use of EPLAN tools, among others;
• Developing guidelines, best practices, and process improvements;
• Analyzing user requirements and translating them into new functionalities or configuration adjustments;
• Collaborating with engineering teams within various business units and contributing to standardization initiatives;
• Assisting with setting up data connections between the various engineering applications.

The Business Support unit consists of the departments ICT, HR, Business Improvement, Purchasing, Finance & Administration, Controlling, and Technology & Digitalization. They support the Eekels organization in various areas. The Technology & Digitalization department is primarily concerned with the management of design software such as EPLAN.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile?

• A bachelor level education in electrical engineering;
• At least 5 years of experience with EPLAN applications;
• An experienced user of EPLAN Electric P8, EPLAN ProPanel and preferably EPLAN eBuild;
• Knowledge of engineering processes, data management, and configuration-driven design is a plus;
• Experience with macro development or automation within EPLAN is an advantage;
• Affinity with scripting, process optimization, and standardization;
• Strong analytical skills and capable of developing complex technical structures and configuration rules;
• Communicatively skilled and able to guide users through new working methods;
• Independent, proactive, and focused on quality improvement.

At Eekels Technology we offer a wide range of attractive employment conditions.

• Collective labour agreement : the collective labour agreement for Technical Installation Companies applies to you.
• Attractive salary: appropriate to your position, knowledge and experience.
• A generous number of vacation days : 25 vacation days and 13 extra days off on a full-time basis (depending on your age, this is supplemented with extra senior days).
• Attractive compensation and benefits : including above-average travel and overtime allowances and a work-from-home arrangement.
• Profit sharing scheme : share in the success of our company and also our profits!
• Collective pension scheme : via the “Metal and Technology Pension Fund”.
• Stimulating your health : through our annual (sports) activities calendar.
• Tax benefits : for the purchase of a bicycle or a gym membership.
• Your expertise : our learning culture keeps you sharp in your field and broadens your knowledge.
• Active staff association : various organised (sports) activities with colleagues throughout the year (usually also for your partner or child(ren)!).
• Pleasant working environment : with a good working atmosphere and colleagues who make you happy.
• Interesting projects : work on prestigious, technical projects and products with a sustainable impact that you can be proud of.
• Staff discounts : with big discounts on fashion, electronics, home furnishings, days out, insurance and more.
• Personal and professional development: plenty of room to grow and progress.
• Resources : Good tools and (digital) resources are half the battle. We provide the resources you need to perform your job effectively.
• TBI Holdings : behind our organization is a financially strong parent company with approximately 20 subsidiaries.

Does this sound like your ideal challenge? Then apply now and discover what Eekels can do for you!

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