Electrical Design Engineer (Machinery and Plant Engineering) | Elektrokonstrukteur (m/w/d) Maschinen- und Anlagenbau

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Erfurt

Nordhausen, Thüringen, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Jan 22, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves connecting people and technology to drive industrial revolutions by designing and developing electrical systems for machinery and industrial plants, focusing particularly on innovative technologies like hydrogen infrastructure. The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the complete electrical design of machines, complex systems, and modular components, including PLC controls for applications such as hydrogen fueling stations. Key tasks include developing and specifying electrotechnical concepts while ensuring compliance with functional, safety, and normative requirements, including ATEX directives for potentially explosive areas. Candidates must possess a degree or technical qualification in Electrical or Automation Engineering, coupled with several years of professional experience in electrical design, strong proficiency in EPLAN P8, and initial practical experience in safety engineering and designing explosion-proof systems. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals seeking challenging projects in a future-oriented technological environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed advanced training as a state-certified Technician, completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a comparable technical qualification

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in electrical design
  • Experience in machinery or plant engineering is preferred
  • Initial practical experience in safety engineering
  • Initial practical experience in the design of explosion-proof systems

Languages

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Additional

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