Principal Recruitment Consultant & Team Lead
Netherlands Graduate Opportunities
Graduate Engineering Careers in The Netherlands
Recent Job Opportunities
Start your international journey!
We are hiring a number of Engineering Graduates for leading companies in Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands. This is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience and kick-start your Engineering career, while receiving a competitive salary and relocation support.
We have Careers available for Engineering Graduates with a Higher Certificate, Degree or Masters in:
Electronics
Manufacturing
Electrical
Mechatronics
Mechanical
Automotive
Aerospace
Applied Physics
Our clients are looking to hire a number of newly qualified or recent engineering graduates. These are for roles in world leading high tech/automotive and manufacturing companies based in The Netherlands.
Requirements:
Hold an engineering degree in one of the following: Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Software/Computer Science
Have fluent English.
Be eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.
To apply, click on a job above and submit your CV or alternatively, email nicola.egan@collinsmcnicholas.ie
Founded in 2013, Eindhoven Shamrocks are one of five GAA clubs in the Netherlands. As well as competing in Gaelic tournaments across the Benelux countries and mainland Europe, the club also organises social events such as Quiz Nights in the local bars and pubs, as well as pther fundraisers and trips. This unique piece of Irish culture in the Netherlands has attracted talent from all over the world and introduced them to GAA. Find the club on Facebook here.
Relocation Support
Our partner, Xelvin, offers candidates from abroad a relocation program. This program ensures that international engineers are fully supported in the move to and integration in the Netherlands. You will be assisted with the following:
Helping you in the search for housing nearby the site
Setting up a Dutch bank account
Applying for the BSN number at the Dutch tax office
Applying for the Dutch health insurance (everybody who is working in our country needs to apply for our health insurance. Depending on the health package you choose for this will cost around € 100,- up to €120,- per month
A basic course in the Dutch language.
Over the last 10 years we have assisted almost 400 engineers kick-start their exciting engineering career with companies such as ASML, Trumpf, DAF, Philips and many more world class organisations.
So how we will help you?
Discuss the open opportunities and life in The Netherlands with you
Refer your details to set up a potential online interview
Assist you with interview preparation and answer any questions you may have during the process from Application to Hire!
Testimonial"I would like to thank Collins McNicholas for your help and support during the application and interview process.The recruitment process is very well organised. For me personally, looking for job opportunities during my final months in college was extra stressful. This is where your swift and clear communication helped a lot. Thanks for all the material I received from you prior to the interviews. I felt much more confident going into my interviews which allowed me to get the necessary information across to the interviewer and strongly increased my chances of making a good first impression. I would feel this is a key help aspect in which the agency is very successful. Regarding the interview process itself, for me personally, it was one of the best interview experiences so far. It was very straight forward and on point, with a very individual approach rather than a standard set of questions as often happens.My relocation to the Netherlands went very smooth. I came over with a group of 4 other Irish lads. We were guided through the first week, helped with housing, banking and all other necessary formalities. The support was unbeatable. I was placed as a Test Engineer with ASML in Eindhoven. I am very impressed with the company – it is highly advanced and so well managed and organised. My role as Test Engineer requires a lot of the skills I developed during my college years which was something I was really looking forward to, to be able to use the skillset gained and at the same time further improve and learn. The company has a fantastic approach to their staff making them feel valuable and important which is an aspect I am highly positive about. There are also some fantastic career progression opportunities with the company.I would highly advise engineering graduates to move to and work in the Netherlands. I feel that it is a great place to start your career. The social aspect is fantastic, I’ve been making new friends almost every single day since coming here which in addition to having a great job really makes the stay here a real pleasure." - Adrian Garbacz, Graduate of Cork Institute of Technology, Test Engineer, ASML |
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