Howden, A Chart Industries Company

Electrical Engineer

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

Job Description

Ensuring Chart’s Success...As our new Electrical Engineer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing and designing power components for compressors, maintaining existing solutions, collaborating with the Automation Department, and participating in research and development from idea generation to implementation. You will also work on interdisciplinary projects, provide technical clarification, design solutions with Project and Sales Departments, and perform testing, maintenance, documentation, and bug fixes. The role includes opportunities to travel for troubleshooting and commissioning at client sites (10–20% travel).Howden Turbo, a Chart Industries Company, is a leading supplier of turbo compressors for applications including wastewater treatment, flue gas desulphurisation, exhaust gas recirculation, sulphuric acid manufacturing, direct reduced iron (DRI) processing, coke oven gas management, and other essential chemical and metallurgical processes. Chart Industries is a global leader in engineering equipment for clean energy and industrial gas markets, with over 11,700 employees at 64 manufacturing sites and 50+ service centres worldwideWhat Will You Do?Develop and design power components for compressors in industrial and metallurgical applications including coke oven gas, direct iron reduction, wastewater, flue gas, exhaust gas recirculation, mechanical vapor recompression.Support ongoing development of electrical hardware, power components, and frequency convertersCollaborate with Automation, Project, and Sales Departments and customers on technical clarification and solution designParticipate in research and development for current and new productsPerform testing, maintenance, documentation, and bug fixesConduct troubleshooting and commissioning at client sites (10–20% travel)Support interdisciplinary projects for current and new productsYour Experience Should Be...Degree in electrical engineering or related fieldExperience in power electronics and frequency converters preferredHands-on experience with hardware and softwareStrong interpersonal and communication skillsProficiency in written and spoken English for collaborating with international colleagues; German language skills are an assetWillingness to travel internationallyWe’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.Our Benefits Package...Flexible and supportive work environmentFlexible working hours with a 35-hour workweek and 30 days of vacation per calendar year1-2 days of home office per weekHealth programsCompany sports groupsCompensation & ConditionsExcellent compensation package based on qualifications and experience in the metal and electrical industry tariffsEmployer contribution to pension plansLocation conditionsElectric charging stations on siteCompany parking available and good transport links (5-minute walk to the train station)On-site cafeteria

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