Staff Electrical Engineer (f/m/d)

We see the potential inside everything and everyone. Starting with you. Orbem uses AI to industrialize MRI, delivering non-invasive insight into everything from fruits to eggs to the human body. We are transforming what is becoming the world's largest biological dataset into actionable intelligence to reduce waste, increase quality, and accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable and healthier future. Headquartered and founded in Munich, Germany, with an office now in Houston, Texas, our world-class team is scaling inside-out technology to transform how humanity sees and understands biological matter. Help us see what's possible. Join us. Your Role As our foundational Electrical Engineer, you will join the Hardware Engineering team at Orbem to establish and lead best practices of electrical design. You will be responsible for advancing the electrical architecture of our complex systems, ensuring they meet required standards in the automation industry. Your mission will evolve from hands-on design and reviewing of product architecture to advising our dedicated electrical engineering team, defining a clear framework and shaping the future of our electrical design. Your Day-to-Day Designing and enhancing electrical systems for complex automation, including creating detailed wiring diagrams and electrical distribution across subsystems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate our products, ensuring full compliance with electrical standards in the automation industry (both EU and US markets). Taking ownership of the electrical engineering framework, from initial design and validation to long-term strategy. Mentoring junior engineers and relevant stakeholders, acting as the subject matter expert for all electrical engineering challenges. Your Experience and Skills Vast experience in electrical engineering, particularly in the (food) automation industry. Proficient in creating and interpreting wiring diagrams and designing electrical distribution boxes, motor control circuits and PLC systems for automation systems (EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCad Electrical). Proven expertise with low and high voltage system design. Great understanding of relevant regulations and the ability to define guidelines and best practices to be followed by others. Strong collaborative skills and a proactive, "get-it-done" attitude. What Makes You Stand Out Experience with radio frequency (RF) systems. A background working with MRI systems or in the food industry. In-depth knowledge of electrical standards and compliance for both the EU and US markets, e.g. IEC 60204-1 A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a strong motivation to solve complex challenges. Excitement and determination to establish a framework and build new structures from the ground up. Fit to Our Values We Own Every Challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty. We Strive for Better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving. We Imagine New Frontiers: we think beyond “doable” and “reasonable”. We design a sustainable and healthy future together. What We Offer International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges. Comprehensive Benefits: Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success. Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany. Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth. Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass. Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees. Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation. Work-Life Integration: Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you. WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + an external monitor on us! 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge. Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments. Work From Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year. Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you'll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we're committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you. Your Team: You'll become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: https://orbem.ai/company/ At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!