Senior Cabinet Engineer / Senior Elektrokonstrukteur (m/f/d)

About the Role

As a Senior Cabinet Engineer, you will be the primary technical authority for the design, engineering, and optimization of low-voltage switch gears and industrial control cabinets. Drawing on your extensive experience in the German market, you will oversee the entire hardware engineering lifecycle - from initial concept and schematic design to prototype testing and serial production release. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and shaping our internal design standards.

What you can expect

• Electrical Design & Engineering: Lead the complex design and layout of control cabinets and switch gears 

• Schematic Creation: Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) 

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to relevant German and European standards, specifically DIN EN 61439, VDE 0113 / EN 60204-1, and VDE 0100

• Component Selection: Specify and source electrical components, electromechanical parts, and safety systems, negotiating technical requirements with suppliers

• Thermal & Short-Circuit Management: Perform necessary calculations for thermal management (e.g., Rittal Therm), short-circuit constraints, and power dissipation

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, software development and assembly teams to ensure seamless integration and manufacturability

• Mentorship: Guide and support junior hardware engineers, conducting design reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a certified state technician (Staatlich geprüfter Techniker) / Master Craftsman (Elektromeister) with equivalent experience

• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in control cabinet engineering and electrical hardware design, with a proven track record specifically within the German market

• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in EPLAN Electric P8 (including EPLAN Pro Panel for 3D layout)

• Norms & Standards: Deep, applied knowledge of German and European electrical engineering standards (CE marking, DIN, VDE, Machinery Directive)

• Language Skills: Fluent German (C1/C2 level) for clear communication with local suppliers and production teams, and professional proficiency in English

Preferred: 

• Experience with UL/CSA standards (UL 508A) for the North American export market

• Familiarity with ERP and PLM/PDM systems (e.g., SAP, Teamcenter) for BOM and lifecycle management

• Background in agile engineering environments