Alfen manufactures transformer substations, energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure for electricity grids across Europe and beyond. The hiring mix is engineering-dominant (41 of 71 active roles) weighted toward senior and mid-level roles, reflecting execution on complex systems-integration projects rather than rapid feature shipping. Pain points cluster around installation reliability, support process friction, and operational scaling — typical constraints for hardware-software hybrids operating across multiple countries.
Notable leadership hires: Business Unit Director
Alfen is a Dutch public company founded in 1937, headquartered in Almere. The business spans three interconnected product lines: transformer substations serving utilities and industrial customers, modular energy storage systems (ESS/BESS) for load balancing and grid stabilization, and EV charging infrastructure. The company also operates as a systems integrator, combining these components into larger smart-grid solutions. Active projects include large solar park installations, commissioning ESS deployments, and smart energy system rollouts across the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Bolivia. The stack is enterprise-grade (Dynamics 365 ERP, Power BI, SCADA/PLC controls, CAD/AutoCAD for design) and reflects a traditional industrial operations model with growing emphasis on service delivery and uptime.
Alfen's stack includes SCADA and PLC (including Siemens PLC) for real-time grid and device control, paired with Dynamics 365 for ERP, Power BI for analytics, and CAD tools for systems design.
Yes. Engineering represents 58% of Alfen's 71 active roles (41 positions), with a mix of senior (31 total across all roles), mid-level (21), and junior (11) seniority bands.
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