Product Engineer Electrical

The opportunity

As a Product Engineer Electrical, you will support the management and development of the surge arrester product portfolio throughout its lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to gain exposure to product management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and trade compliance within a global industrial environment. Working closely with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure products meet customer expectations, market requirements, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

How you'll make an impact

• Support the management and continuous improvement of the surge arrester product portfolio

• Assist in translating customer, market, and regulatory requirements into product specifications

• Contribute to product development, innovation projects, and roadmap activities

• Conduct market and competitor research to help identify opportunities and trends

• Maintain technical product documentation, product data, and marketing materials

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches, changes, and customer requests

• Support sustainability, compliance, and product obsolescence management activities

• Lead trade compliance activities, including product classifications, customs data maintenance, and export control requirements

Your background

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

• Initial professional experience through internships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, or up to 3 years of relevant work experience

• Interest in product management, product development, and lifecycle management

• Passion for high-voltage applications and products, as well as their engineering principles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset

• Fluent in English; basic German skills would be an asset. Additional language skills are an advantage

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
 

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