Electrical Hardware Planner - Pharmaceutical Plants & Automation | Hardwareplaner (m/w/d) Elektrotechnik - Pharmaanlagen & Automatisierung
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Köln
Job Summary
As an Electrical Hardware Planner, you will be responsible for the hardware engineering of switchgear systems within the high-stakes pharmaceutical industry. Your day-to-day work involves CAD/CAE-based planning, specifically utilizing EPLAN P8 to design systems for automated loading and freeze-drying equipment. You will play a critical role in integrating PLC controllers and will follow your designs from the initial concept through to on-site commissioning. Collaboration is a key theme of this role, as you will work closely with both software development and production teams to ensure seamless automation solutions. This position is particularly attractive due to its blend of technical design and hands-on commissioning, all while working for a leading technology service provider that offers flexible working hours, childcare subsidies, and a robust corporate benefits program.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training in electrical engineering (e.g., Energy Electronics Technician, Industrial Electrician). Further qualification as a State-Certified Technician, Master Electrician, or a Bachelor/Diploma in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Experience
- Professional experience in electrical engineering or industrial electronics
- Practical experience in hardware planning for switchgear and automation systems
- Proven experience using CAE systems, specifically EPLAN P8
- Experience in the commissioning and initial startup of electrical solutions
- Experience working in collaborative environments with software and production teams
Languages
Additional
- Must be able to communicate fluently in German for team integration and use English for technical documentation.
More Jobs from FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Köln
Hardware Developer for Embedded Systems | Hardwareentwickler (m/w/d) Embedded Systems
Mar 23, 2026
As a Hardware Developer for Embedded Systems, you will play a central role in designing and implemen...
Electrical Design Engineer | Elektrokonstrukteur (m/w/d)
Mar 20, 2026
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of control ...
Electrical Engineer / Technician (m/f/d) Plant Engineering | Elektroingenieur/Techniker (m/w/d) Anlagenbau
Mar 20, 2026
This role involves the independent planning and execution of modifications for electrotechnical syst...