Mechatronics Development Engineer | Entwicklungsingenieur Mechatronik (m/w/d)
VIRO Berlin GmbH
Job Summary
As a Mechatronics Development Engineer, you will take full responsibility for automation projects, managing the lifecycle from initial customer inquiries through to successful commissioning. Your daily activities will include analyzing customer requirements, providing technical consulting, and selecting appropriate components such as sensors, actuators, and control technology for kinematic systems. You will be responsible for creating electrical plans using tools like EPLAN and programming PLC systems, specifically focusing on Beckhoff (TwinCAT) or Siemens (TIA Portal). A significant part of the role involves system integration, ensuring seamless communication between machines and customer systems like MES or ERP. This position is particularly attractive for those who enjoy a mix of technical design and hands-on field work, as it offers the opportunity to see your designs come to life during on-site commissioning. You will work in a high-tech environment with flexible working hours, home office options, and a collaborative team atmosphere dedicated to innovative machinery solutions.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical qualification (e.g., qualified electrician for electrical safety testing).
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in special-purpose machinery manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau)
- Professional experience in PLC programming with Siemens or Beckhoff systems
- Proven experience in electrical planning and design using EPLAN or similar software
- Experience in system integration and interface communication
- Experience in technical consulting and requirement analysis
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel for commissioning (approximately twice per year) and customer meetings; ability to perform electrical safety checks; location-based work with home office flexibility.