Project 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
• 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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Owning the quality relationship for designated accounts
• Facilitating customer reviews and negotiating action plans and commitments
• Leading APQP activities and deliverables (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to support product introductions and process changes
• Applying quality core tools to prevent defects, analyze data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
• Planning, executing, and monitoring interdisciplinary projects, managing scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder communications
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and internal targets
• Preparing and conducting internal and external audits according to IATF 16949 and VDA standards
• Tracking and reporting key quality and project KPIs
• Continuously improving processes through lessons learned and best-practice deployment

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, quality or related field
• Profound professional experience in quality management with proven project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, PPAP)
• Experience with audits and compliance; familiarity with IATF 16949, AIAG and VDA requirements or equivalent quality standards
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a bias for action
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

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
• 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.

We’re now looking for a driven

Your Responsibilities:

• Development of analog and digital circuits for electrical components and systems for e-bike drives, from concept to series production

• Design of PCB layouts with consideration of cost, space constraints, manufacturability, and EMC requirements

• Preparation of manufacturing data for PCB production and support during the manufacturing process

• Assembly, commissioning, and testing of prototypes

• Low-level programming for the creation of test software

• System design of e-bike drive systems (motor, BMS/battery, sensors)

• Support and development of peripheral components (cable harness, HMI, remote control, and display)

• Independent development and implementation of testing methods and plans within development projects, covering both hardware and embedded software, with the goal of product industrialization

• Autonomous work within the project team, including analysis and planning of work packages in close coordination and collaboration with software and frontend developers

• Potential interest in taking on a team leadership role

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience

• Experience in the development and testing of e-bike drive systems and power electronics, including relevant interfaces such as CAN 2.0

• Expertise in developing electronic hardware and software for controlling and regulating drive technology in e-bike systems, in compliance with current standards (EMC, functional safety, DIN EN 15194)

• Proficient in using EDA software such as Altium Designer, circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE); experience with SolidWorks is a plus

• Excellent and practical knowledge in circuit design, electronics layout, drive technology, and power electronics

• Committed, assertive, team-oriented, and confident in working within an intercultural corporate environment

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with PDM systems

• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and monthly tax-free benefit

• Opportunity to shape future mobility technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking team passionate about innovation

• Professional growth with potential for leadership roles

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance

Your Responsibilities:

• Development of embedded software and tools for electrical components and systems for e-bike drives, from concept to series production

• Design of concepts, architectures, and specifications based on CAN bus and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

• Responsibility for the integration of HMI, remote controls, and displays

• Interface coordination with system components, especially Battery Management Systems (BMS)

• Support in the development of ride control and drive regulation systems

• Creation of test specifications, reviews, and approvals within the software development process

• Development of software test strategies and implementation of automated software tests, including unit, integration, and system testing

• Documentation and version control of software, including code reviews

• Independent work within project teams, including analysis and planning of work packages in close collaboration with hardware and frontend developers

• Potential interest in taking on a team lead role

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience

• Experience in e-bike drive systems and related interfaces (CAN bus)

• Experience with HMI, remote controls, and displays, including relevant interfaces (BLE)

• Solid practical knowledge of programming languages Python and C/C++

• Experience in embedded software development (real-time systems)

• Familiarity with configuration, version control, documentation, and testing tools (e.g., GIT, DOXYGEN)

• Experience in software design according to the V-model standard

• Basic knowledge of electric drives and actuators, interfaces, and protocols

• Independent working style, reliability in meeting deadlines, and strong team skills

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and monthly tax-free benefit

• Opportunity to shape future mobility technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking team passionate about innovation

• Professional growth with potential for leadership roles

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance