Development Engineer for Electric Drives | Entwicklungsingenieur (m|w|d) elektrische Antriebe
Voith SE & Co. KG
Job Summary
As a Development Engineer for Electric Drives at Voith Group, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of automation systems and Condition Monitoring Solutions (CMS) for electric drive systems. Your daily work involves designing system and interface architectures, integrating frequency converters, and defining requirements for instrumentation, actuators, and controller hardware. You will independently program control software across various platforms, implement functional safety features (SIL), and integrate cybersecurity requirements. This role is highly dynamic, involving system validation on prototypes and on-site commissioning at customer locations. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy a mix of deep technical development, project management, and field service support. Joining a globally recognized technology leader like Voith offers the chance to work on large-scale industrial applications in the energy and transport sectors with a strong focus on innovation and safety standards.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience as a development engineer, preferably in the field of automation.
- Proven experience in system development according to the V-model.
- Professional experience in programming control software on various development platforms.
- Experience in project management and service support for automation systems.
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% for on-site commissioning and customer support. Knowledge of SIL certification and functional safety regulations is required.
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