Principal Electrical Engineer

Envipco; Niedersachsen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension plan

Flexible working hours

E-bike leasing

Job summary

Envipco is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electronics design for reverse vending systems. You will develop board-level circuits, create wiring diagrams, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions using EPLAN and PCB tools.

You will mentor engineers and drive design validation and DFMEA processes. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master preferred), 10+ years in electrical/electronics design, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical/electronics design
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with DFMEA/DFM and design validation
• Familiarity with structured engineering methods

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical/electronic systems for automated machines
• Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
• Create and release electrical documentation and CAD designs using EPLAN
• Specify sensors, motor controls, and embedded electronics
• Drive engineering standards and documentation practices
• Support manufacturing and supply chain with component selection and updates
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot electrical and production issues

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with a strong focus on electronics design, PCB development, and EPLAN-based engineering. In this role, you will lead the design of board-level circuits and electrical systems, drive engineering standards, and support innovation in automated machine technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Profile

• 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

What we offer

• 30 days of annual leave
• Subsidized company pension plan
• A high degree of freedom
• Flexible working hours
• Employee discounts for various online shops via Corporate Benefits
• Company (e-bike) leasing
• Subsidy for gym memberships
• Health management programs

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