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Automation Engineer

Hirefive  •  €70k - €90k/yr  •  Hybrid  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

TITLE: Automation Engineer (Research & development department)
LOCATION: Brunnthal, Bavaria
SALARY: €70'000 - €90'000 depending on experience
FLEXIBILITY: 1 day per week working from home
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required
DEPARTMENT: Research  & Development
INDUSTRY: Renewable Energies
COMPANY: fast growing publicly traded company who is revolutionising the renewable energy industry with their hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions. The company currently employs around 200 people worldwide and has its HQ in Brunnthal (DE)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conception, programming and optimization of varied PLC projects in fuel cell system construction
  • Conception and implementation of automation systems with Beckhoff controllers or Beckhoff industrial and embedded PCs with TwinCAT3 including HMI
  • Support of projects and systems from the planning phase to final acceptance
  • Carrying out system tests and test setups
  • Independent execution of tests, error analysis and error correction (test and debug)
  • Development documentation and test documentation of the systems

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Completed studies in electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics or a similar field
  • At least 3 years of practical experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT3, and experience with HMI development
  • Experience with programming in standards such as IEC 61131-3 (e.g. Structured Text), using version control (Git)
  • Knowledge and experience with common bus systems and corresponding industrial data transmission (e.g. Modbus, EtherCAT, CAN, RS232, TCP/IP, MQTT)
  • Sound knowledge of safety programming and security best practices
  • Furthermore, experience in electrical systems and automation is necessary
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (once or twice per year)
  • Good German (at least B2) and fluent English (at least C1)

BENEFITS:
  • Flexitime system with hourly account, 30 days vacation and 13th month salary
  • Sports program: subsidized membership at Urban Sports Club
  • Tax-free supplement to the Deutschlandticket
  • Attractive employee offers and discounts through Corporate Benefits
  • Subsidy for company pension provision
  • Legendary team and corporate events
  • International environment, exchange with colleagues in the Netherlands, Romania, Canada, UK, USA and India
  • Fruit and drinks available free of charge
  • Family atmosphere in a very collegial environment with informal culture and open doors
  • Changing rooms with showers
  • E-charging stations on the company premises
  • Subsidized company bike
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About Hirefive

The Robotics industry is evolving rapidly, and finding the right talent is more challenging than ever. Relying solely on job ads can be overwhelming, frustrating, and time-consuming—especially when startups and scaleups need more than just technical skills.

That’s why we take a proactive approach, reaching out to and selecting the best talent across the industry. We focus on talent who align with your company’s vision and mission.

Our team specializes in recruiting for:

✅ Embedded Systems Engineers

✅ AI/ML Engineers

✅ Mechatronics Engineers

✅ Electrical, Mechanical, Controls and PLC Engineers

✅ Sales Engineers

✅ Marketing & Product Managers

Whether you’re hiring your first employee or building a full team, we connect you with the right people—those who will help drive your company forward.

Let’s build the future together. 🚀

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2023
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