E&I Hardware Support Engineer
Join our team where your autonomy, proactivity, and multi-project prowess will be crucial in delivering innovative design and technical documentation support!
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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking to recruit new E&I Hardware Support Engineer in Škofja Loka, SLO. You report hierarchically to the Head of E&I and functionally to the Senior Hardware Project Engineering Manager.
Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Can you be of precious technical support for your team?
- Can you demonstrate autonomy and proactivity?
- Can you work on multiple projects simultaneously?
As E&I Hardware Support Engineer, you'd be providing engineering support to E&I Project Engineering Managers for different projects in Europe on design and documentation topics.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create precise technical descriptions, layouts and basic drawings, including SIMARIS calculations.
- Review and evaluate electrical designs from machine suppliers using tools like EPLAN.
- Guarantee that all designs comply with legal standards and prioritize safety requirements.
- Manage projects while collaborating in a diverse, multicultural team setting
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Degree in electrical engineering or any relevant field of studies, or equivalent by experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in power supply (medium- and low voltage) systems
- Fluent in English, any other language proficiency is a plus
- Basic knowledge in using EPLAN or ELCAD
- Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
- Autonomous, organized and proactive: displays self-sufficiency and initiative, effectively managing time and resources to achieve goals independently.
- Having the ability to create and maintain a positive relationship: skilled in building and nurturing constructive and supportive interpersonal connections.
- Be able to multi-task and prioritize work: efficiently balance multiple tasks by assessing priorities to ensure timely completion of important projects.
We will provide:
As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.
On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)
If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us on dany.wolf@knaufinsulation.com.
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Škofja Loka, Slovenia
- Remote status
- Hybrid

Škofja Loka, Slovenia
We’re passionate about developing our people
At Knauf Insulation your career is a journey through one or multiple roles that you hold within the company. Progression is not just about promotion, it is about building capability and experience. There are several different ways to progress within Knauf Insulation and we are proud to see a high number of our employees who have moved between teams, departments and even countries. Working for a global market leading organisation, the limits really are endless.
About Knauf Insulation Western Europe
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.
Knauf Insulation Western Europe (KIWE) region includes 6 markets : the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal; and three plants: Visé (BE), Illange (FR) and Lannemezan (FR).
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