Electrical Design Engineer for Packaging Machinery | Elektrokonstrukteur Verpackungsmaschinen (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Wuppertal
Job Summary
This role involves the end-to-end electrical engineering and design of sophisticated special-purpose packaging machinery. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and managing electrotechnical documentation using EPLAN Electric P8. Your daily tasks include developing electrical concepts, dimensioning control cabinets, and selecting appropriate components and materials. A critical part of the role involves ensuring functional safety by performing assessments with SISTEMA according to EN ISO 13849 standards. You will work closely with mechanical engineering teams to integrate sensors and actuators and support the commissioning phase by troubleshooting technical faults. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy technical standardization and working with international standards like CE and UL. The role offers a high degree of flexibility through flextime arrangements and the opportunity to work within a leading European technology service platform.
Required Skills
Education
Completed technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Several years of practical experience using EPLAN Electric P8 and electrical project planning for machinery
- Professional experience in the planning and construction of control systems and switchgear for complex machine solutions
- Practical experience in functional safety and the application of EN ISO 13849
- Experience in creating technical documentation such as parts lists, terminal diagrams, and cable lists
- Experience supporting commissioning and technical troubleshooting
Languages
Additional
- Knowledge of international regulations such as UL 508A is desirable. Willingness to learn EPLAN Fluid if not already proficient.
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