Mechanical Engineer SIEMENS (m/w/d)

experts I.K. Hofmann GmbH; Erlangen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-tariff pay

Flexible working hours

Permanent employment contract

30 vacation days

Opportunity to be taken on by the clI?

Employee referral bonus

Personal support

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Erlangen seeks a Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d) to join the mechanical engineering team on power plant projects with a focus on fire protection systems. You will contribute to execution, interface coordination, and supplier management in a multinational environment.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree with hands-on design experience in fire protection (water, foam, gas) and strong English skills; willingness to travel internationally and work across teams is

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering with at least 1 year in the power generation market.
• Hands-on experience designing fire protection systems (water, foam, gas).
• Knowledge of fire protection standards such as NFPA, VdS, or FM Global is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and work with international teams.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of mechanical engineering projects for power plants, including firefighting systems.
• Evaluate customer contracts, specifications, and requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications and inquiry documentation.
• Coordinate and optimise interfaces with other entities and customer facilities.
• Review and approve contractors' engineering, manufacturing, and quality documentation.
• Take part in design reviews and coordinate customer documentation.
• Coordinate contractors with project and site requirements and monitor their schedules and costs.
• Handle claim management and negotiations.
• Develop and qualify suppliers.
• Supervise and report engineering hours, deadlines, quality, and costs for the mechanical scope of the design groups.
• Support troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fire protection design

Project coordination

Supplier management

English skills

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

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Our client, Siemens Energy, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d) to join its mechanical engineering team in Erlangen. You will work on execution projects for power plants, with a focus on fire protection systems. The role combines technical responsibility, contract and supplier management, and close coordination with international project teams.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in the execution of mechanical engineering projects for power plants, including firefighting systems and components
• Evaluate customer contracts, specifications, and requirements
• Prepare technical specifications and inquiry documentation
• Coordinate and optimise interfaces with other entities and customer facilities
• Review and approve contractors´ engineering, manufacturing, and quality documentation
• Take part in design reviews and coordinate customer documentation
• Coordinate contractors with project and site requirements and monitor their schedules and costs
• Handle claim management and negotiations
• Develop and qualify suppliers
• Supervise and report engineering hours, deadlines, quality, and costs for the mechanical scope of the design groups
• Support troubleshooting

Your Profile:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least 1 year of experience in the power generation market
• Hands-on experience designing and executing fire protection systems (water, foam, gas) is required
• Knowledge of fire protection standards such as NFPA, VdS, or FM Global is beneficial
• Knowledge of fire detection systems is preferred
• Detailed knowledge of industrial power plant and combined heat and power products, components, services, and markets
• Ability to take responsibility for components and deliver the best solutions for budget, quality, and time
• Ability to lead cross-functional and cross-product-line initiatives, domestically and internationally
• Self-motivated, with high energy, business sense, and a strategic mindset
• Willingness to travel for business and work with international contacts
• Intercultural sensitivity and experience working in (virtual) international teams
• Excellent English skills (mandatory)

Your Benefits:

• Above-tariff pay
• Flexible working hours
• Permanent employment contract
• 30 vacation days
• Opportunity to be taken on by the client
• Employee referral bonus
• Personal support

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