Control & Drive Systems Specialist | Spezialist Steuerung & Antriebe (m/w/d)

Ferchau GmbH Niederlassung Hamburg-Süderelbe

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland

Published Feb 16, 2026

Full-time

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Job Summary

As a Control & Drive Systems Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in advancing maritime technology by developing and optimizing electrical drive and control systems. Your daily responsibilities will include electrical troubleshooting, prototype development, and conducting rigorous system tests both on test benches and during sea trials. You will be responsible for adapting hardware and software solutions to meet specific customer requirements, involving performance analysis and measurement runs. This role offers a high degree of technical variety, from hands-on troubleshooting to high-level system optimization. Joining an established engineering leader like FERCHAU provides significant professional advantages, including an indefinite contract, flexible working hours via flextime, and comprehensive pension benefits. The position is ideal for technical experts who enjoy a mix of office-based engineering and practical on-site application in the shipbuilding and marine technology sector.

Required Skills

Education

Completed further training as a Technician or a University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Electronics, or Mechatronics.

Experience

Professional experience in the development and optimization of electrical drive and control systems
Proven expertise in electrical troubleshooting and fault rectification for development projects
Practical experience in PLC programming and working with frequency-controlled drive systems
Experience in creating and interpreting complex electrical circuit diagrams using EPLAN P8
Experience conducting system tests and functional testing in maritime or industrial environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

Willingness to travel for project-related assignments and on-site deployments (approximately 20%).