Development Engineer for Large-Scale Machinery | Entwicklungsingenieur Großmaschinen (m/w/d)

KHS GmbH

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 30, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Development Engineer specializing in Automation and Motion Technology at KHS, you will be at the forefront of designing high-performance cleaning and pasteurization systems for the global beverage and liquid food industry. Your day-to-day involves developing hardware and software solutions, designing innovative concepts for development projects, and establishing internal standards for servo and drive technology. You will play a pivotal role in introducing new control systems and coordinating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. This role is unique because it combines theoretical design—such as creating functional specifications and project planning—with hands-on testing at internal technical centers and supporting international commissioning. As a project leader, you will guide teams through the Product Development Process (PEP), ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and timeline targets. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative engineer to drive technical improvements within a world-class subsidiary of Salzgitter AG.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a similar field of study.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in the development and programming of PLC controls, drive systems, and HMI systems
  • Extensive experience with industrial communication and common bus systems like Profinet
  • Proven experience in product development from initial concept to series production
  • Experience in project management, including team coordination, reporting, and controlling
  • Experience working with TIA-Motion, Simotion, and Sinamics drive systems

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional international travel for on-site commissioning and project support.