Principal Electrical Engineer

Lead the design and development of electrical and electronic systems for reverse vending machines

Develop and maintain schematics and circuit designs

Create and release electrical documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs

Design and specify components such as sensors, motor controls, and embedded electronics

Use EPLAN and other CAD tools to develop and manage electrical designs

Establish and improve engineering standards, design processes, and documentation practices

Support manufacturing and supply chain with component selection, validation, and design updates

Drive DFM, DFMEA, and design validation activities

Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and production issues

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred; Mechatronics acceptable)

10+ years of experience in electrical/electronics design

Strong experience with EPLAN and basic knowledge in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, EAGLE)

Solid background in circuit design and board-level development

Experience working with sensors, motor control, and embedded systems is a plus

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Familiarity with structured engineering methods (DFMEA, DFM, etc.)

Fluent in German and English