Development Engineer High Voltage Technology - HVDC | Entwicklungsingenieur Hochspannungstechnik - HVDC (m/w/d)

PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH

Winterbach bei Schorndorf, Württ., Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published May 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Development Engineer for High Voltage Technology (HVDC) at PFISTERER, you will play a pivotal role in advancing energy transition technologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include the development and qualification of energy cable systems, managing product development projects, and conducting electrical and mechanical component design using analytical and computational methods. You will oversee development and type testing in high-voltage laboratories and interpret experimental findings. Furthermore, you will coordinate applied research topics, translating theoretical insights into practical development projects while collaborating with external research institutions. This role is ideal for an innovation-driven professional looking to work in a stable, growth-oriented industry, contributing to the global expansion of power grids and renewable energy infrastructure. The position requires a strong technical background in electrical engineering and a collaborative mindset within an agile, international team.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical degree (Bachelor/Master) in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Energy Technology; a PhD in High Voltage Engineering is desirable.

Experience

  • Professional experience in high-voltage technology or electrical power grids
  • Several years of industry-specific experience in cable systems is preferred
  • Experience in project management within product development
  • Experience in coordinating research collaborations

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • High willingness to travel; work permit for Germany required.