Electrical Design and Automation Technician | Techniker/Elektroniker für Elektroplanung und Automatisierungstechnik (m/w/d)

FERCHAU Automotive GmbH Niederlassung Köln Automotive

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 23, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an Electrical Design and Automation Technician at FERCHAU in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, you will be at the forefront of automotive innovation, working on projects for major OEMs and suppliers. Your daily responsibilities include the electrical planning of control cabinets for specialized machinery and automation solutions using tools like EPLAN or WSCAD. You will also be responsible for the physical assembly, wiring, and commissioning of electrical test benches and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulators for critical automotive systems such as battery management and driver assistance systems. This role is particularly attractive because it offers a stable, stationary workplace with no travel requirements, flexible working hours, and a collaborative team environment. It is an ideal position for a technical professional looking to apply hands-on skills while contributing to high-tech automotive development within a structured and future-oriented company.

Required Skills

Education

State-certified Technician in Automation Technology, or completed vocational training as an Electrical Designer, Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering, or Electronics Technician for Devices and Systems; alternatively, a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

  • Initial to several years of professional experience in automation technology or control cabinet construction
  • Experience in the electrical planning of control cabinets for specialized machinery
  • Practical experience in the assembly and wiring of electrical test benches and machines
  • Experience working with Hardware-in-the-Loop simulators for automotive systems

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Location: Cologne-Ehrenfeld. This is a stationary role with no travel requirements. Must be able to work both independently and within a team.