Graduate Trainee Electrical Design / Automation Engineer | Trainee / Absolvent Elektroplanung / Automatisierung (m/w/d)

Oehmichen & Bürgers Industrieplanung GmbH

Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 4, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This is an entry-level trainee position designed for recent graduates looking to launch a career in hardware planning for energy and control systems or PLC programming. Over an eight-week intensive program, participants will be mentored by industry experts to master hardware design using EPLAN and automation programming via the Siemens TIA Portal. The role is highly flexible, allowing for customized training durations based on prior internship or academic experience. Upon completion, trainees transition into full-scale roles as Electrical Designers or PLC Programmers, working on engineering projects close to their home locations. This opportunity is unique for its blend of structured classroom-style learning and immediate practical application in diverse industrial sectors like plant engineering and energy technology. The position offers a secure, long-term career path within an owner-managed company that has over 50 years of history, emphasizing a family-like culture and modern work-life balance through flexible hours and remote work options.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a Bachelor Professional qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience gained through internships or a final thesis in an industrial environment
  • Initial exposure to electrical planning or PLC programming during academic studies or practical placements
  • Experience in a collaborative team environment with a focus on communication

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel worldwide is required for future assignments involving the commissioning of automation solutions. Locations include Düsseldorf, Aachen, Bocholt, Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen, Köln, Krefeld, Lüdenscheid, Mönchengladbach, Münster, and Wuppertal.