Automation Engineer / Technician - Special Purpose Machinery | Ingenieur/Techniker Automatisierungstechnik Sondermaschinenbau (m/w/d)
Oehmichen & Bürgers Industrieplanung GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves the comprehensive programming and visualization of PLC control systems for a variety of specialized production facilities, including packaging, textiles, logistics, and chemical industry plants. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for both the initial programming of new systems and the modernization (retrofit) of existing machinery. A significant portion of the role involves the commissioning of these systems across Germany, Europe, and globally. This position is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy variety, as it spans multiple engineering sectors and offers the chance to work on diverse projects from the initial code to the final startup on-site. The role is unique for its blend of long-term stability in an owner-managed company and the dynamic nature of international travel and diverse technical challenges.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Engineering, State-certified Technician, or Master Craftsman (Meister) qualification in a relevant technical field.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in a comparable position within automation or machinery construction
- Proven experience in programming PLC systems and creating visualization interfaces
- Practical experience in commissioning industrial plants on a national or international level
- Experience in modernization and retrofitting of legacy industrial systems
Languages
Additional
- Valid driver's license (Class B/PKW) required. Willingness for worldwide travel (minimum 30%). Available locations include Düsseldorf, Aachen, Bocholt, Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen, Köln, Krefeld, Lüdenscheid, Mönchengladbach, Münster, and Wuppertal.
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