EPLAN Designer / Hardware Planner for Automation and Switchgear Projects

Project overview

For an ongoing project, an experienced EPLAN designer or hardware planner is sought, who will not only create electrical schematics but also develop the complete hardware architecture together with the end customer. We are looking for a candidate with sound project planning and hardware expertise, who creates concepts from scratch and independently implements technical requirements.

Framework Conditions

Responsibilities

Creation, editing, and maintenance of electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and electrical documentation with EPLAN P8

Planning and project engineering of switchgear, power distribution, and control systems

Design and selection of electrical components, switchgear, sensors, actuators, and field devices

Creation of terminal diagrams, cable plans, assembly plans, parts lists, and control cabinet layouts

Support for system modifications, retrofit projects, and new/expansion projects

Coordination with project management, design, manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning

Technical clarifications with customers, suppliers, and external service providers

Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, guidelines, and customer specifications

Support during commissioning and acceptance

Recording and analysis of customer requirements

Creation of technical specifications and statements of work

Definition of I/O lists

Preparation and project engineering of hardware

Development of hardware concepts and architectures from scratch

Planning of control cabinet construction, including dimensioning, component selection, and input/output concepts

Requirements

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or further training as a state-certified technician in Electrical Engineering

Several years of professional experience in electrical design with EPLAN P8

Sound experience in hardware planning and hardware architecture

Experience in the independent development of electrical concepts based on customer specifications

Good knowledge of control cabinet construction, control technology, and electrical design

Experience in creating electrical schematics, terminal diagrams, cable lists, and parts lists

Experience in mechanical and plant engineering, special machine construction, or energy technology is an advantage

Ideally, knowledge of EPLAN Pro Panel, AutoCAD, or RUPLAN

Basic knowledge of PLC systems such as Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, or Codesys is an advantage

Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations such as DIN, VDE, and the Machinery Directive

Very good German language skills

Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working

Strong communication skills and experience in coordinating with end customers

Willingness to travel for regular assignments in Flensburg

Contact

If you are interested or have questions, please contact us directly:

Please send us:

Your current CV

Your hourly rate expectation

Two to three references or reference contacts for comparable projects

Recommendations of suitable colleagues are also welcome.

We look forward to your feedback!

Project details

Immediately

Until mid-December

Utilization: Full-time

3 days per week on-site in Flensburg and 2 days remote

Alternatively: 1 to 3 weeks of training on-site, followed by predominantly remote work with occasional on-site appointments with end customers nationwide

Contract Type: Freelance

Project Language: German

• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 1 Monat
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Flensburg, Deutschland, DE
• Rate: 75-75 EUR/h
• Languages: German