Junior Engineer (Architecture/Electrical) – Lighting Design (German Speaking)

The Zumtobel Group is an international lighting group and a leading supplier of innovative lighting solutions, lighting components and associated services. With its core brands, Zumtobel, Thorn and Tridonic, the Group offers its customers around the world a comprehensive portfolio of products and services.

SpotLIGHT of the job

Are you an architect or electrical engineer at the beginning of your career and looking to develop your technical expertise in an international environment? Do you enjoy working on projects, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with customers and colleagues? Are you fluent in German?

If so, join us as a Junior Engineer (Architecture/Electrical) – Lighting Design (German Speaking) in our Global Business Centre in Belgrade. In this role, you will support the development of professional lighting design solutions, work closely with experienced colleagues, and contribute to projects that shape spaces and experiences across international markets.

No prior lighting design experience is required – we will provide the necessary training and support to help you grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for all lighting design topics in line with defined business processes.
• Plan and deliver lighting design projects on schedule and in compliance with company guidelines and market requirements.
• Independently plan standard-compliant lighting systems based on clarified requirements from sales, customers, or intermediaries.
• Creating designs and preparing the project for the next stage by producing quantity schedules, technical calculations, CAD drawings, information packs and client presentations.
• Prepare lighting calculations, visualizations, and energy calculations using Dialux or Relux.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and other internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Understanding the big picture of a project and providing support in achieving sales targets.
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Skills & Experience

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection.

• Degree in Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Fluency in German and good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Interest in technical design, architecture, engineering, or lighting solutions.
• Experience with AutoCAD is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivation to learn and develop within a specialized technical field.

What we offer

• A truly international team - work with colleagues from different countries and cultures.
• Employee well-being and family support programs – private health insurance and various initiatives to support families and parenting.
• Social gatherings and community events – designed to foster connection and collaboration among employees.
• Personal growth - training opportunities accessible internally and externally.

At the Zumtobel Group, we not only understand the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light itself, diversity cannot be grasped but it can be perceived. We appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and recognise it as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to e.g.: race, colour, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability.

Ready to be a part of Zumtobel’s growing team? Apply today, we look forward to meeting you!