Automation and Cybersecurity Engineer | Automation- und Cybersecurity Engineer(m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Schweinfurt

Iphofen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Sep 30, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role seeks an ambitious Automation and Cybersecurity Engineer to elevate industrial technologies by securing and integrating complex automation systems for renowned clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring and integrating PLC systems within industrial networks and SCADA environments, planning network architectures according to standards like ISA/IEC 62443 and the Purdue Model, and implementing secure communication via VLANs and firewall zones. You will be responsible for providing and supporting industrial firewalls (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and Layer-2/3 switches, ensuring secure configuration standards, and performing on-site troubleshooting and network connectivity analysis. The ideal candidate holds a completed university degree in Computer Science, Automation Technology, or a related engineering field and brings several years of experience as a PLC programmer coupled with deep knowledge of network security and industrial protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA). This position offers the chance to actively shape innovations, backed by professional development opportunities and flexible working models.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Computer Science, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field

Experience

  • Several years of experience as a PLC programmer
  • Professional experience in industrial networking and cybersecurity
  • Practical experience with VLANs, firewalls, and secure configuration of industrial devices

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • High willingness to travel