Electrical Design Engineer

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

As an Electrical Design Engineer you will be responsible for applying your strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional project teams, ensuring designs meet quality standards. 

The main task is to focus on cranes and various equipment i.e. ro-ro installations, hatch covers, winches, etc. The engineer will contribute to conversions and upgrades, cooperating with project teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for complex items within a project or contract
• Prepare and deliver all required technical documentation in accordance with the project execution model
• Support product development activities and contribute to continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional project disciplines to ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering standards, regulations, and emerging technologies
• Provide technical support as needed, demonstrate strong work ethic, and perform additional duties, including occasional travel, when required. (Estimated 20% off time)
• Participate in tender activities, design reviews and troubleshooting related to Electrical Systems
• Support other team members and divisions in areas of expertise
• Participation and support in the commissioning phase as required

Reporting directly to the Electrical & Hydraulic System Lead Engineer.

The position will be based in MacGregor’s office in Gdansk, Poland and operates on a hybrid model, requiring an on-site presence of two days per week.

What you’ll need to succeed

Excellent knowledge and strong technical understanding are essential in this position. We are looking for a person who has hands-on attitude, good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and interest to work and execute within an international environment. 

Ideally you have

• University degree (M.Sc. / B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering role
• Experience in the offshore or marine industry will be considered as a distinct advantage
• Proficiency in CAD systems
• Knowledge of communication and control networks (BUS / Network Systems)
• Basic PLC Knowledge
• Understanding of engineering design workflows and best practices
• Proficiency in strategic work organization, priority determination, and deadline management
• Ability to work at a height of over 3 meters
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Active driver licence cat. B

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Paweł Umerski, Electrical & Hydraulic System Lead Engineer at pawel.umerski@macgregor.com

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!

Please submit your application by 31 December 2025.