Industrial Digitalization Engineer - Sensor & Automation

MHI RJ Aviation Group; Linz; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH in Linz seeks an Industrial Digitalization Engineer to create sensor and automation solutions for metallurgical processes. You will own the product lifecycle from hardware selection to commissioning and support at customer sites worldwide.

The role emphasizes software development with C++, data processing, and collaboration with engineering, data analytics, and process technology teams to deliver integrated digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (FH, University, or equivalent) in Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++ programming

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Mechatronics / Automation / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science

Tools

C++

Job description

Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH in Linz seeks an Industrial Digitalization Engineer to create sensor and automation solutions for metallurgical processes. You will own the product lifecycle from hardware selection to commissioning and support at customer sites worldwide.

The role emphasizes software development with C++, data processing, and collaboration with engineering, data analytics, and process technology teams to deliver integrated digital solutions.