Electrical CAD Key User M/F/X

Socomec; Huttenheim; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical schematics and production documents for power converters and industrial products. You will collaborate with mechanical, power electronics, firmware, and lab teams, as well as project managers, purchasing, marketing, quality and R&D.

Your role involves maintaining design libraries, supporting tooling configurations, and sharing knowledge across Socomec entities worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s to Master’s degree with 6+ years in electrical design.
• Experience with electrical design software packages such as SeeElectrical, EPLAN, etc.
• Proficient in English and French (minimum B2).

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and production documents using EPLAN and related tools.
• Provide expert support for electrical drawing management and wiring lists.
• Keep libraries and design tool configurations up to date.
• Suggest improvements to development processes within scope.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and contribute to team training.
• Coordinate harmonisation across Socomec entities (Italy, Tunisia, India, China, North America).

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN

English & French (B2)

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's to Master's degree (3–5 years)

Tools

EPLAN P8

Cogineer

Propanel

Harness

Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Development Manager, you will be the key user of the main sizing tools used to develop the electrical components of new power converters and industrial products. You will interact internationally with other development disciplines (mechanical engineering, power electronics, firmware and laboratory teams), as well as with project managers, purchasing, marketing, quality and R&D departments, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and production documents, including wiring lists, using EPLAN and EPLAN Harness for design projects or ongoing product lifecycle management.
• Provide expert support in using electrical drawing management tools, defining wiring lists and configuring design tools.
• Ensure that libraries associated with the various design tools are kept up to date.
• Propose improvements to development and discipline-specific processes within your scope of responsibility.
• Keep documentation relating to these activities up to date and contribute to team training to capture and share knowledge and lessons learned.
• Coordinate the harmonisation of methods and the capture and sharing of knowledge with other Socomec entities (Italy, Tunisia, India, China and North America).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s to Master’s degree (3–5 years of higher education), with at least 6 years of experience, including experience as a drafter/designer or design engineer working on electrical equipment.
• Proven proficiency in one or more electrical design software packages (SeeElectrical, Eplan, etc.).
• Proficiency in English and French (minimum B2 level).

Additional strengths that could make you stand out:

• Experience with EPLAN P8, Cogineer, Propanel and Harness.
• Knowledge of electronics, power electronics and data management in an ERP system.
• Practical experience applying, and a thorough understanding of, IEC 81346-2 and IEC 60445 standards.

Because your profile is more than just technical expertise:

• Determination to bring people together around a project.
• Ability to step outside your comfort zone.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication across disciplines.

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