Electrical Engineer (f/m/d)

Hug Engineering AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office 2 days/week

Good public transport connections

Free parking

Job summary

Hug Engineering AG seeks a mid-experience Electrical Engineer to design and document electrical systems and control cabinets. You will work extensively with EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN eBuild to develop new portfolio solutions and project-specific configurations while ensuring compliance with international standards and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software/PLC, and production teams to optimize products and deliver modular architectures for our machinery

Qualifications

• 5 years proven experience in electrical design for control cabinets and industrial machinery.
• Hands-on experience with CAE tools, particularly EPLAN Electric P8.
• Structured, modular and standardized design approaches.
• Familiar with Machinery Directive and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Select components, perform cabinet layout, heat dissipation, and cable routing optimization.
• Generate manufacturing-ready docs for control cabinet assembly and wiring.
• Develop standardized electrical designs and modular architectures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN Electric P8

Modular design

English

German

Travel up to 10%

Education

HF Electrical Engineer

FH/BSc/MSc Automation Engineer

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

EPLAN eBuild

Job description

We are looking for a mid-experienced Electrical Engineer (f/m/d) to design and document electrical systems and control cabinets. The role involves working extensively with EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN eBuild, participating in both the development of new portfolio solutions and of project specific configurations, ensuring that compliance with applicable international standards, safety regulations, and customer-specific requirements.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select electrical components (electronics, PLC components, safety devices, power supplies, circuit protection components), perform cabinet layout, heat dissipation considerations, and cable routing optimization
• Generate manufacturing-ready documentation for control cabinet assembly and wiring, design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and electrical BOMs; define wiring standards, labeling, and identification systems
• Develop standardized and rule-based electrical designs
• Create modular electrical architectures for product families
• Ensure machine electrical design complies with the relevant standards
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software/PLC engineering, and production teams for the development of new products and the design optimization of current portfolio products
• Collaborate with application engineers and project managers for the development of project specific adaptations and definition of “out-of-portfolio” solution

YOUR PROFILE

• Successfully completed education as Elektrotechniker HF, Electrical Engineer, oder Automation Engineer (FH BSc/MSc) or equivalent
• Around 5 years proven experience in electrical design for control cabinets and industrial machinery
• Hands-on experience with CAE tools, in particular EPLAN Electric P8 (schematics, macros, device management)
• Understanding of structured, modular, and standardized design approaches
• Familiarity with the following regulations and standards:
  Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
  EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
  EN / IEC 60204-1 – Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines
  EN IEC 61439 – Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
  NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
  UL 508A – Industrial Control Panel
• Structured working methodology and structured approach to tasks
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and promote cooperation at the interface with other engineering disciplines
• Willingness to take over responsibility in the context of technical developments
• Good written and spoken English and German
• Availability for travelling up to 10% of the working time

"Nice to have"

• Previous experience in marine project and marine certification (IACS tests, type approval of marine products)
• Previous experience with EPLAN eBuild (Templates and/or Designer)

YOUR CHANCES

• Direct transfer of responsibility for a wide range of topics and the freedom to drive these forward
• New work environment (e.g., flexible working hours, home office (2 days/week for full-time employees), good public transport connections and free parking, 40 hours/week)

Hug Engineering is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of exhaust aftertreatment systems for high horsepower engines in the mobile and stationary operations . Our applications range from yachts with an engine power of 200kW to large power plants with 20 MW per engine. Moreover, we develop innovative systems that are specifically tailored to the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, hydrogen and ammonia. This is your chance to be part of our success story, perform multifaceted tasks, and evolve as you take up new challenges . Hug Engineering is your opportunity to apply your skills and ideas, while also making an active contribution to a clean environment .