Electrical & Automation Maintenance Engineer

Mental Health Group; Leoben; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Modern canteen with fresh meals

Free parking

E-charging stations

Employee benefits

Diversity & health measures

Job summary

AT&S in Leoben, Austria, seeks an Electrical & Automation Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of LV/MV systems, troubleshoot PLCs, drives, and fieldbus networks, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize equipment performance.

Candidates should have technical education in electrical/automation, hands-on PLC experience with Siemens SIMATIC S7, TIA Portal, PROFINET/PROFIBUS, and strong root-cause analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Technical education in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical and automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, drives, and fieldbus systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with PROFINET and PROFIBUS network installation, commissioning and diagnostics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical and automation systems, LV/MV equipment.
• Diagnose issues in Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal, servo drives, motors, relays and I/O.
• Read and troubleshoot PLC programs (LAD, FBD, STL AWL, SCL).
• Install and maintain PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with suppliers on software/hardware improvements and optimization.

Skills

Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs

TIA Portal

PROFINET/PROFIBUS

Electrical schematics

Root-cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

High-tech manufacturing experience

Education

Technical education in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC hardware

PLC diagnostics tools

Job description

Leoben, AT

Be part of our team!

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high‑end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading‑edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high‑performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

Electrical & Automation Maintenance Engineer

In your role as an Electrical & Automation Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure the reliable operation of industrial electrical and automation systems. You will troubleshoot technical issues, support equipment optimization, and work closely with suppliers and internal teams to improve machine performance and reliability.

Your Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical and automation systems, including low‑voltage (LV) and medium‑voltage (MV) equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, servo drives, motors, relays, frequency converters, and distributed I/O systems.
• Read, analyze, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs written in LAD, FBD, STL (AWL), and SCL.
• Install, commission, and maintain PROFINET and PROFIBUS communication networks.
• Perform cable installation, termination, EMC compliance checks, shielding continuity measurements, grounding verification, and communication diagnostics.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and conduct root‑cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Resolve electrical, automation, drive, and network‑related issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers on software and hardware improvement projects and support continuous optimization initiatives.

Your Profile

• Technical education in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical and automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, industrial drives, and fieldbus communication systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with PROFINET and PROFIBUS network installation, commissioning, and diagnostics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured approach to root‑cause analysis.
• Experience in semiconductor, plating, chemical processing, or other high‑tech manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, continuous improvement methodologies, industrial safety standards, and risk assessment practices.

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long‑term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A structured and tailor‑made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Free parking spaces and e‑charging stations
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer.

We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths.

The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group F, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.