Electrical Design Engineer (EPLAN P8) | Elektrokonstrukteur (m/w/d) EPLAN P8

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Erfurt

Nordhausen, Thüringen, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Mar 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of modules featuring PLC control systems within the machinery and plant engineering sector. Your day-to-day activities involve the project planning of control technology, with a specific focus on functional safety and explosion protection. You will play a critical role in selecting appropriate electrical components and collaborating within cross-functional project teams to ensure technical success. Beyond design, you will provide essential support to the production and internal sales departments while overseeing technical documentation. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy technical autonomy and communicative teamwork. Joining FERCHAU offers the stability of a permanent contract, professional development opportunities, and family-friendly benefits such as childcare subsidies, making it an attractive environment for long-term career growth in high-tech engineering.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training specializing in Electrical Engineering, a university degree in Engineering, or a comparable qualification. Additional qualification as a Technician is desirable.

Experience

  • Sound professional experience in electrical design and engineering
  • Proven experience with explosion-protected systems and safety technology in a mechanical engineering context
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using EPLAN P8 for electrical project planning
  • Experience working within cross-functional project teams and supporting manufacturing/sales departments

Languages

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Additional

  • None specified.