What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer- Project and Maintenance position at MAHLE GmbH?
Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility
- Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
- Designs products or systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, assist with mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.
- Plans and directs engineering personnel in building of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
- Directs and coordinates building and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
- Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.
- Designs products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.
- Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Participates in project management for assigned projects.
- Programs systems involving PLCs, robotics, HMIs, CNC, and motion systems.
- Researches and analyzes data such as root cause and failure analysis to help reduce downtime.
- Takes historical data, and compiles and analyzes it to offer suggestions to improve overall machine reliability and performance.
- Reviews the PM system to help improve machine performance and reliability.
- Works with manufacturers and vendors to help solve problems with their equipment.
- Develops procedures for machine repair processes to standardize rebuilds, repairs, and PM’s.
- Sources parts for better prices and reliability.
- Reviews parts usage to determine problem areas.
- Assist with SAP related issues.
- Participates in maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.
- Evaluates and offers input on design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Use of CAD to provide drawing for new or modified mechanical/structural parts, electrical schematics, pneumatic schematics and hydraulic schematics.
- Participates in and/or manages projects related to machinery and/or automation.
- Troubleshoots systems involving PLCs, Robotics, HMIs, CNC, and Motion Systems.
- Modifies electrical hardware designs and assist with daily repairs
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university, two years related experience, and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Applicant should be knowledgeable in the areas of industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC machine controls, robotics, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement techniques, welding, and building techniques.
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As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.
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