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The PETKUS Group, headquartered in Wutha-Farnroda, Thuringia, is one of the world’s leading providers of seed processing equipment and grain technologies. With more than 350 employees worldwide and 23 international offices, the company is living up to its mission “Strong Seed. Healthy Grain. PETKUS” on the global stage as well.

Full-time

Development & Design Engineer

In the PETKUS Headquarters we’re looking for someone who can take on the role of developing and designing new products, alongside creating tests with functionality patterns and prototyping, testing the products and supporting the commissioning of the new products.

Your profile

  • Engineering, technological and/or economical degree e.g. mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, process engineering, precision engineering
  • Very good knowledge in mechanical design and CAD
  • Experience in prototyping and testing
  • Practical experience with sensors, cameras, optics and measurement systems
  • Good knowledge in German and English languages
  • Desirable: experience in seed conditioning and processing

Perspective

  • Attractive compensation commensurate with your qualifications
  • Capital-forming benefits at the full subsidy amount (€40.00)
  • A Ticket Plus card topped up monthly (€50.00 in-kind benefit)
  • Company pension plan
  • Participation in the bonus program
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Bike leasing and on-site cafeteria with fresh, healthy menus that change daily and free employee parking

Your tasks

  • Developing and designing new products
  • Prototyping and testing
  • Documenting and collecting parts lists, technical specifications, preparing for handover to manufacturing
  • Developing suitable interfaces / API between existing PETKUS and Roeber- plants
  • Working together with software, AI and automation teams