Hybrid Electrical Engineer, EPLAN

at GEA Group

• Job title: Electrical Engineer, EPLAN
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Schkopau, Germany

About the role

• Elektroingenieur EPLAN responsible for hardware architecture design for GEA's Grasso plants. Engaging in project planning, troubleshooting, and improvements in electronics engineering.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and design the hardware architecture for the portfolio of Grasso systems.
• Develop electrical concepts for standard products and complex custom solutions in compliance with applicable standards (e.g., EN 60204-1).
• Create, revise and review detailed circuit diagrams, layout drawings and manufacturing documentation using EPLAN P8.
• Responsible for item data management and maintenance of electrical master data.
• Size and select electrical components such as protective devices, contactors and frequency converters (VFDs), and calculate thermal power losses to ensure optimal cooling of control cabinets.
• Coordinate with the software department to define I/O lists, bus systems and communication interfaces, and to configure the hardware topology within the control environment.
• Produce test protocols, bills of materials (BOMs) and technical documentation. Support troubleshooting and perform hardware acceptance tests (FAT) internally or at customer sites.
• Participate in optimizing manufacturing processes for switchgear assembly and standardizing assemblies to increase design efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or vocational qualification as a state-certified technician with a focus on electrical engineering/design.
• Solid, several years of experience in electrical design using EPLAN P8 (ideally including Pro Panel); confident handling of macro projects and item master data.
• In-depth knowledge of switchgear and plant engineering, and experience in sizing drive systems and sensor technology.
• Familiarity with current safety standards and directives (e.g., Low Voltage Directive, EMC).
• Basic understanding of industrial controllers (PLC) and fieldbus systems such as Profinet or Modbus to ensure integration of hardware into the control architecture.
• Fluent German for internal technical coordination and good English for documentation and international communication.
• Structured and precise working style with strong attention to detail. Willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams and take responsibility for the electrical safety of equipment.

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation plus flexible working hours in a hybrid working model.
• Permanent employment contract with a collective-bargaining employer.
• Work in a motivated, family-oriented team.
• Option to use a company bike program (JobRad) for sustainable mobility.
• Individual training and advancement opportunities in a dynamic and “cool” company.
• One day off for volunteer work and access to a global bonus program.