@Work as Electrical Engineer

In Electric Mobility

Different jobs for Electrical Engineers

From design to maintenance

Here are some of the key responsibilities of electrical engineers in the electric mobility industry:

Design and develop electric vehicle systems: You work on the design and development of electric vehicle systems, including the electrical drive train, battery management system, power electronics, and charging infrastructure. You are responsible for ensuring that these systems are efficient, reliable, and safe.

Testing and validation: You are responsible for testing and validating the various systems and components of electric vehicles to ensure that they meet performance and safety standards.
System integration: You work on integrating the various systems and components of electric vehicles, such as the battery, motor, and control systems, to ensure that they work together seamlessly.
Research and development: As an electrical engineer you are involved in research and development of new technologies for electric vehicles, such as improved battery technologies, wireless charging, and advanced control systems.
Sustainability and efficiency: You are responsible for ensuring that electric vehicles are designed to be as sustainable and energy-efficient as possible, with minimal environmental impact.

What skills do you need?

We will help you

Skilleon will help you to turn your ambition into practice, by matching your current skills and ambition with exciting and relevant projects via your Skilleon Profile. Some examples of skills that are most wanted in the electric mobility sector are:

Electrical engineering knowledge: You need to have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, including knowledge of circuits, control systems, and power electronics.

Understanding of electric vehicle systems: You need to have a deep understanding of electric vehicle systems, including the electrical drive train, battery management system, and charging infrastructure.
Programming skills: Electrical engineers in this field need to have strong programming skills, including knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
Analytical and problem-solving skills: You need to be able to analyze complex systems and identify problems quickly and efficiently, using a range of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project management skills: You often work on large-scale projects, and therefore require strong project management skills to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Switch from industry

Be part of the Energy Transition

It is possible for you as an electrical engineer to switch to the automotive industry. Electrical engineering is a highly transferable skill set, and many of the fundamental principles and concepts used throughout different sectors can also be applied to electric mobility.

However, there may be some differences in the specific technologies and systems. Electrical engineers in the oil and gas industry for example, typically work with high voltage power systems and electrical distribution networks, whereas those in the electric mobility sector typically work on electric vehicle systems and charging infrastructure.

Some possible areas where you could need additional training or education to work in the electric mobility sector include:

Understanding of electric vehicle systems: As an electrical engineer switching to the electric mobility sector you may need to acquire knowledge about electric vehicle systems, including battery management systems and power electronics.
Experience with electric vehicles and charging infrastructure: Gaining hands-on experience with electric vehicles and charging infrastructure can be helpful for you when transitioning to the electric mobility sector.
Adaptability and willingness to learn: The electric mobility sector is constantly evolving, so you need to be adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and systems.

By creating your Skilleon Profile, you will be able to identify any possible lacking skills and you will be surprised how many skills you have that fit perfectly within the electric mobility sector.

Specialized Software Skills

What software are you familiar with?

You don't have to be experienced in all software, but here we show you some examples of the packages that are used by several companies in the electric mobility sector. They are used to design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems of electric vehicles. Maybe you already use some of these tools:

MATLAB/Simulink: A popular software tool for modeling and simulating dynamic systems, such as electric vehicle powertrains and battery management systems.

PSpice: A simulation tool used for analyzing and designing analog and mixed-signal circuits, which can be used in electric vehicle power electronics design.
Altium Designer: A software tool for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs), which are essential components of electric vehicle systems.
ANSYS: A simulation tool used for analyzing and optimizing electric vehicle components, such as electric motors and power electronics.
AutoCAD Electrical: A software tool for designing electrical systems, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
SolidWorks Electrical: A software tool for designing and integrating electrical systems into 3D mechanical models, which can be used in electric vehicle design.
CANalyzer: A software tool used for analyzing and testing the communication networks used in electric vehicle systems, such as the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus.
VectorCAST: A software testing tool used to ensure the reliability and safety of electric vehicle software.

Exciting career opportunities through Skilleon

Your ambition counts

You can be a specialized electrical engineer, which will be needed on every project, always. But you can also decide to look for different career paths. Here are some roles for you as an electrical engineer:

Electrical Engineer: This is the most obvious position for an electrical engineer in an electric mobility company. You can work on a variety of projects related to electric vehicle design and development, such as electric drivetrains, battery management systems, and charging infrastructure.

Power Electronics Engineer: You design and develop the electronic components and systems used to control and convert electrical power in electric vehicles, such as motor controllers, battery chargers, and DC-DC converters.
Battery Engineer: You design and develop the battery systems used in electric vehicles, including the battery cells, battery management systems, and thermal management systems.
Systems Engineer: You are responsible for overseeing the development and integration of various components and systems in an electric vehicle, ensuring that they work together seamlessly.
Controls Engineer: You design and develop the software and control systems used to manage and optimize the performance of electric vehicles and their components.
Test Engineer: You are responsible for designing and conducting tests to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of electric vehicle components and systems.
Project Manager: As a project manager you oversee the development and implementation of electric vehicle projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What wages can I expect?

Average income

Salaries for electrical engineers in the electric mobility sector in the Netherlands and in Europe can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and job responsibilities. Here are some rough estimates of average salaries in the Netherlands and in Europe (note: for freelancers the income will be considerably higher due to different employment conditions).

Electrical engineer in the Netherlands:
- Entry-level electrical engineer: €35,000 to €50,000 per year
- Mid-level electrical engineer: €50,000 to €80,000 per year
- Senior-level electrical engineer: €80,000 to €120,000 or more per year

Salaries for electrical engineers in the electric mobility industry

Your Skilleon Profile, the entry to the Electric Mobility Sector

We make your ambition come true

You want to grow your career, move up in life, and find the path that leads you forward. You want to control it, like the professional you are.

What if the automotive industry leading companies can give you this opportunity? And all you have to do is show potential employers your skills, experience and ambition, to fulfill your career ambitions!

Which companies are involved?

Dream projects by various companies

Do you want to work for the Client? The Contractor? The Architect? In what kind of team? Nearby your home address, or rather within reach of the sunny beaches around the world? Do you want to deepen your existing skills or partly reskill or upskill your profile?

The clients we work for offer you the best projects with lot's of possibilities. We will connect you to them, on basis of your Skilleon Profile and ambitions.