Automation Engineer | Automatisierungstechniker (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Potsdam

Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Jan 9, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role seeks an ambitious Automation Engineer to connect people and technology, driving high-level solutions for industry clients. Day-to-day responsibilities focus heavily on the lifecycle of production plant controls, including programming new components, expanding and optimizing existing modules, and adapting PLC programming to meet evolving requirements. A significant part of the job involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing machinery, and performing independent setup and commissioning on-site, alongside continuous process optimization and documentation creation. Candidates must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology, or a certified Technician qualification, coupled with initial experience in automation and control technology, particularly using Simatic Step7. Success in this position requires a structured, reliable, and independent work style, along with proficiency in both German and English. This is an opportunity to contribute long-term to challenging projects with a permanent contract and flexible working arrangements.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology, or certified Technician qualification

Experience

  • Initial experience in automation and control technology
  • Initial experience utilizing Simatic Step7
  • Professional experience in PLC programming

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Not specified