Industrial Digitalization Engineer (m/f/*)
Primetals Technologies
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Job summary
Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH in Linz seeks an Industrial Digitalization Engineer to develop sensor and automation solutions for metallurgical processes. You will own the product lifecycle from hardware selection to on-site support, and design software components using C++.
You will collaborate with engineering, data analytics, and process technology teams to create integrated digital solutions and contribute to new product development. Fluent German and English are required.
Qualifications
- Completed technical education (FH/University) in a related engineering field.
- Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and C++.
- Practical experience with prototyping, automation, data processing, or related technical applications.
- Strong interest in combining software development with industrial applications and sensor technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and stakeholders through documentation and training.
- Fluent German and English communication, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities
- Develop sensor and automation solutions for metallurgical processes.
- Own the complete product lifecycle from hardware selection to customer support at sites worldwide.
- Design and implement software components using object-oriented programming and C++.
- Support acquisition, processing, and utilization of sensor data for industrial applications.
- Collaborate with engineering, data analytics, and process technology teams to create integrated digital solutions.
- Contribute to development of new products and technologies within the Industrial Digitalization portfolio.
- Create technical documentation, manuals, and training materials; deliver customer training.
Skills
Education
Job description
Developing solutions for the green future of the metal industry?
Primetals Technologies is a global plant manufacturer and service partner to the metals industry and offers a wide range of career opportunities. We are pioneers, in the heart of Linz, with an extraordinary passion to lead the metals industry towards decarbonization and digitalization, contributing to a more sustainable environment. Our pioneer spirit and passion for the world of the iron and steel industry has made us to recognized pioneers in our sector.
More than 7,000 employees worldwide, including about 1,800 at the Linz site, drive our technologies and projects forward. The core competences in Linz are: Iron and steel production, continuous casting, endless strip production, rolling mill technology, automation, environmental technologies, mechatronics, lifecycle services, digital transformation and green steel. If you also have an extraordinary passion for top performance and problem solving, then become part of our global team!
As part of our Industrial Digitalization team within Electrics & Automation, you will develop innovative sensor and automation solutions that make metallurgical processes more transparent, efficient, and data-driven. You will be the technical owner of sensor and automation solutions, guiding them from concept and development through commissioning, customer support, and continuous improvement.
- Develop innovative sensor and automation solutions for metallurgical processes.
- Take responsibility for the complete product lifecycle, from hardware selection and software development through commissioning and customer support at customer sites worldwide
- Design and implement software components using object-oriented programming principles and C++.
- Support the acquisition, processing, and utilization of sensor data for industrial applications.
- Work closely with experts from engineering, data analytics, and process technology to create integrated digital solutions.
- Contribute to the development of new products and technologies within our Industrial Digitalization portfolio.
- Create technical documentation, operating manuals, and training materials, and deliver customer training to support successful solution adoption.
- Act as a technical expert throughout the sales process by supporting customer engagements and contributing to solution concepts, technical specifications, and proposal development.
- Share technical expertise and content for presentations, demonstrations, and other marketing activities.
- Completed technical education (FH, University, or equivalent) in Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and practical experience with C++.
- Practical experience with prototyping, automation, data processing, or related technical applications.
- Strong interest in combining software development with industrial applications and sensor technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to explain complex technical concepts to customers, operators, and internal stakeholders through documentation, training, and technical discussions.
- Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Experience with sensor technologies | with 2D and/or 3D image processing | in industrial automation environments.
- Knowledge of signal processing.
- Practical experience in working directly with customers in technical project, commissioning, or support environments.
You are interested in having considerable freedom of design, work solution- and results-oriented and you love working in a team? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Pay for the position is determined based on education and experience.
In addition, we offer attractive employee benefits, such as occupational health services, a wide range of sports activities, various events, and more.
Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH
A Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
recruiting.at@primetals.com
Turmstraße 44
4031 Linz
Austria
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