Diepholz, Niedersachsen
Electrical Design Engineer - Rail Systems
Posted on Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Engineering
Diepholz, Niedersachsen
€85000 - €95000 per annum
Contract
Electrical Design Engineer – Rail Systems
iO Associates are partnered with an innovative engineering organisation developing advanced rail‑transport technologies for major global infrastructure projects. Their R&D centre in Northern Germany focuses on next‑generation rail vehicle systems and custom mobility solutions.
In this role, you’ll contribute to new electrical architectures, prototype development and technology‑driven design work for rail vehicles. You’ll work extensively with Zuken E3.series and collaborate closely with mechanical, systems and software engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and update electrical schematics, grounding layouts and parts lists in line with technical requirements
- Support R&D by developing prototype circuits and evaluating new electrotechnical components
- Select components in accordance with rail‑specific standards (e.g., EN 50155, EN 50126, EN 50129)
- Build and maintain component databases and design libraries within Zuken E3.series
- Contribute to internal design standards and documentation processes
- Provide technical information for manuals, engineering reports and technical writing
- Review requirements documents and support system‑level design discussions
- Coordinate external engineering partners when required
- Liaise with suppliers, cross‑functional engineering teams and, when necessary, customers involved in prototype development
- Develop and update pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams aligned with project specifications
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, safety requirements and engineering guidelines
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable technical field
- Solid experience in electrical design within vehicle systems, machinery or similar complex environments
- Preferably, experience with traction systems, power distribution or vehicle electrics
- Understanding of industry‑relevant rail standards
- Strong CAD experience – ideally Zuken E3.series
- Fluent German (written & spoken) and good English skills
If you’re passionate about developing cutting‑edge rail technologies and want to play a key role in future vehicle platforms, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today with your most up-to-date CV.
