136d ago
Job description
To support our team in Italy in the development of innovative solutions for high-voltage underground cable systems, as well as in product development, technical optimization, testing activities, and global customer projects, we are looking for a motivated Electrical Design Engineer (m/f/d)
Your role
- Develop and optimize existing products to meet global market requirements.
- Design and develop specialized link boxes and related components for high-voltage underground cable systems.
- Adapt and customize products according to customer-specific and country-specific requirements.
- Maintain and expand technical expertise in electrical and electromechanical components.
- Coordinate testing activities, including electrical and water immersion tests, working closely with one laboratory resource.
- Support root cause analysis, failure investigation, and corrective actions related to product performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Production, and Project Management to ensure successful product delivery.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, reliability, and cost optimization.
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in electrical design engineering; experience gained through internships or academic projects will also be considered for junior candidates.
- Knowledge of medium-voltage (MV) and/or high-voltage (HV) underground cable systems is highly desirable.
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor is considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within an international team.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills in both Italian and English, written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
What we offer
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the energy transmission sector.
- International working environment with exposure to global customers and markets.
- Professional growth and continuous technical development.
- Collaborative and dynamic engineering team.
Interested?
Have we convinced you? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the online application button.
PFISTERER Srl.
Ezio Carriero
Via Filippo Turati 28, 20026 Novate Milanese
About this role
Experience
Mid
About PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH
Company Overview
Name
PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH, part of the PFISTERER Group
HeadquartersWinterbach, Germany
Founded1921
SizeApproximately 1,200 employees worldwide, with revenues of EUR 383.1 million in 2024 (source: pfisterer.com)
What They Do
PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of systems for connecting and insulating electrical conductors at critical interfaces within power grids. The company serves the generation, transmission, and distribution sectors of electrical energy, offering solutions for voltage ranges from approximately 110 V up to 850 kV (source: pfisterer.com). Their product portfolio includes cable terminations, grounding clamps, overhead line accessories, insulator strings, composite insulators, as well as specialized systems for railway power lines (source: watt24.com). With a global presence in 15 countries and five production sites, PFISTERER offers both standard components and customized solutions for complex grid interfaces (source: pfisterer.com).
Projects & Track Record
PFISTERER is currently engaged in several major projects, including the development of a universal plug-in repair sleeve system for submarine cables up to 170 kV, designed for the transmission system operator TenneT to enable fast and secure fault repairs regardless of cable type or manufacturer (source: pfisterer.com). Additionally, in collaboration with SEANEX, an offshore high-voltage system for wind turbines up to 72.5 kV has been developed, with a follow-up version for 145 kV planned (source: pfisterer.com). The global application of their products spans offshore wind farms, overhead lines, underground cable systems, substations, and railway technology, including high-speed trains such as ICE and TGV (source: watt24.com). Recent expansions include establishing a site in Rochester, New York, to support US projects with production, sales, training, cable assembly, and testing, as well as a sales and training center in Saudi Arabia in partnership with a local collaborator (source: pfisterer.com).
Recent Developments
In January 2026, PFISTERER was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the company among the top 3% of globally rated firms and improving its score from 63 to 81 points (source: pfisterer.com). In 2025, 55 sustainability initiatives were implemented, covering environmental, social, ethical, and procurement aspects (source: pfisterer.com). Revenues increased from EUR 334 million in 2023 to EUR 383.1 million in 2024, accompanied by a rise in employee numbers to 1,239 (source: pfisterer.com).
Working There
PFISTERER offers a wide range of roles in engineering, product development, production, assembly, testing, sales, and training, with the German sites in Winterbach and Gussenstadt serving as central development and manufacturing hubs (source: pfisterer.com). The company culture is founded on the values of independence, innovation, reliability, and quality, which have been upheld since its establishment in 1921 (source: pfisterer.com). Internationality is emphasized by a workforce representing around 70 nations and the social commitment of the "PFISTERER One World" initiative (source: pfisterer.com). Extensive training opportunities with over 6,000 hours of courses, along with certifications according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, create a professional and quality-focused working environment (source: pfisterer.com).
