Power Electronics Development Engineer | Entwicklungsingenieur (m/w/d) für Leistungselektronik

Schmitt GmbH

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 25, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Power Electronics Development Engineer at Schmitt Engineering, you will play a critical role in the development of medium-voltage DC systems. Your daily responsibilities will involve designing and refining power electronic components, as well as creating and updating essential technical documentation such as system descriptions and protection concepts. You will be responsible for conducting and documenting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and preparing documentation for DNV certification. This role is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy working across the entire process chain, from planning to commissioning. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with high-tech industry leaders within a medium-sized company environment. Benefits include a permanent contract, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours with home office options, and an attractive above-tariff salary structure, making it a highly stable and rewarding career move for engineers passionate about future-oriented technology.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the field of power electronics development
  • Experience in creating system descriptions, error concepts, and protection concept descriptions
  • Experience in conducting and documenting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Experience with technical documentation for regulatory approvals (DNV)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • German is the primary working language (B2+ level required). Position is full-time and permanent.