Electrical Engineer

The impact you will make

In this multifaceted and exciting role, you will act as a key interface between the Engineering and Experimental Physics teams, translating complex requirements into robust electrical solutions. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design, build and validate high quality experimental setups involving advanced electromechanical systems. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of experimental campaigns, ensuring safe, reliable and properly structured electrical systems in a demanding, high voltage environment. By applying engineering best practices and standards, you will enable advanced research while maintaining the highest levels of safety and technical excellence.

Your responsibilities

• Design and document electrical systems in EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN Cable Pro D, including schematics, terminal diagrams, macros and cable lists
• Design, build and wire control cabinets, enclosures and PDUs for low voltage and high voltage applications
• Define and apply proper cable routing, shielding, labeling and assembly practices
• Select and integrate relays, RCDs/RCBs, contactors, circuit breakers and other protective devices
• Perform electrical risk assessments and define mitigation measures for cabinets and systems
• Act as Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft (VEFK) for systems within your area of responsibility
• Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting internally and during onsite experimental campaigns
• Participate in design reviews covering cabinet layout, protection concepts, grounding and EMC
• Maintain structured documentation including schematics, BOMs and compliance records
• Plan project timelines, track budgets and coordinate procurement for cabinet and enclosure builds
• Keep projects organized, tracking progress, open tasks and priorities across parallel builds

What you bring

• Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a Meister/Techniker qualification with equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experienceStrong hands on experience with EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN Cable Pro D
• Experience building, wiring and commissioning cabinets, enclosures and PDUs for low voltage and high voltage applications
• Solid understanding of cable routing, crimping, shielding and professional assembly techniques
• Ability to read, interpret and create electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Good knowledge of relays, RCDs/RCBs, contactors, circuit breakers and safety devices
• Experience performing electrical risk assessments for electrical systems
• Knowledge of German and European standards such as DIN VDE 0100, DIN EN 61439, DIN EN 60204-1 and DGUV Vorschrift 3
• Qualified as VEFK, or eligible and willing to obtain this qualification
• Good organizational and planning skills, including budget tracking and coordinating multiple projects
• Good communication skills in English, willingness to travel for onsite campaigns

Nice to have

• German language skills
• Knowledge of PCB design standards such as IEC 61191-1
• Experience with machining, 3D printing or laser cutting

What we offer

Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth:

• Public transport reimbursement
• EGYM Wellpass fitness club access
• Complimentary health insurance
• Professional development support
• Company pension plan
• Healthy office snacks