Engineering Director, Controls & Automation | Engineering Director Controls & Automation (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This Director-level position involves building, leading, and strategically developing the Controls & Automation Engineering departments for a system-relevant industrial automation leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding the product portfolio, ensuring high quality standards and functional safety across all control systems, and managing departmental resources and budgets effectively. A key focus is market analysis, selecting external partners for technical support, and coordinating crucial interfaces with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Planning, Project Management, and IT. This role requires a visionary leader with strong technical expertise in control technology, virtual commissioning, and cybersecurity requirements, offering significant creative freedom and a future-proof career in a stable, innovative company driving the digital transformation of production.