Performance Engineer jobs in Germany

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing medium and high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints for global markets
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, portfolio management, quality department, and project management
• Contributing to technology scouting and product roadmaps
• Leading product development projects from building business case till commercialization
• Direct interaction with end-customers to drive innovation and solve markets challenges
• Ensuring proper product lifecycle documentation including test reporting and failure analysis
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.
• Building a network in the company and actively distributing your knowledge and expertise

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Substantial experience in energy industry
• Experience of designing and testing of electrical insulation and electrical connections
• Experience in product development for electrical energy and high voltage testing
• Strong knowledge of high or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
• Fluent German and English

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proficiency in industry standards and regulations, with experience in global high voltage projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with advanced testing methodologies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams
• Enthusiasm for learning, prototyping, and engaging with standardization organizations.

Job specifics:

• Location: Neuss, Germany
• Based on site
• Full Time
• Travel: may include up to 15%

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing medium and high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints for global markets
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, portfolio management, quality department, and project management
• Contribution to product development projects from building business case till commercialization
• Ensuring proper product lifecycle documentation including test reporting and failure analysis

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Knowledge of high and/or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
• Fluent in German and English

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• First working experience in energy industry or similar.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
• Interest in practical working, prototyping, simulating, testing, and validation of electronic designs.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics.
• Experience with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI).

Job specifics:

• Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international
• The working model is on-site in Neuss, Germany, with a minimum of four in-office days weekly.
• Working pattern: full time

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

As a Systems Engineer, you will support global project teams in designing system architecture, managing requirements, and performing component and system testing. Working in a cross-functional team, you’ll help develop integrated mechatronic systems for automotive applications, combining hydraulic systems with motors, controllers, and software. You will also contribute to process improvements and testing through bench and vehicle integration.

Your Responsibilities will be to:

• Develop mechatronic systems according to the V-Model in compliance with automotive standards

• Understand system requirements on a multi-disciplinary level, define sub-systems and interfaces

• Coordinate with global expert teams

• Design and develop systems and system architectures based on customer requirements and for internal development activities

• Support in defining the testing strategy and scope and support testing and validation on system and integration level

• Work closely with customer and inter-company development team

Our requirements:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related fields

• Relevant experience of ideally 2-3 years in a similar position

• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and ability to create, interpret schematics and diagrams

• Able to navigate in CAD systems and able to understand FEA and CFD results

• Practical experience in mechanical and hydraulic systems

• Solid experience in common development tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)

• Familiarity with tools which manage requirements (e.g. Doors, Helix) is a plus

• Solid understanding of physical principles

• Excellent team player with a proactive, hands-on attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in English (both spoken and written), while proficiency in German is highly preferred

What we offer:

• Top-industry compensation and benefits package

• Work-life balance: through flexible working hours and 6 weeks of vacation

• The opportunity to develop your professional skills thanks to the wide range of products we manufacture

• Modern workspaces, good transport connections, free parking in the car park, health promotion, business bike, company pension scheme, regular company events, company football, and much more