Network Specialist - Controls & Automation

Proactive Technical Limited; Wels; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office policy

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Network Specialist to design and implement industrial networks for modern automation projects in the Product Development environment. You will own network design and architecture for automated customer systems, defining standards and topologies across hardware and software.

Based in Wels, Austria or Regensburg, Germany, you will collaborate with international teams, develop IIoT solutions, and ensure seamless integration of PROFINET and Ethernet-based systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or IT.
• Experience with industrial networks in automation/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PROFINET and Ethernet-based bus systems.
• Experience with IIoT protocols.
• German and English language skills.
• Analytical and structured problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and maintain industrial control networks and automation infrastructure.
• Plan and develop network solutions for PROFINET, Ethernet-based systems and IIoT applications.
• Define network standards, topologies and technical specifications.
• Support product development teams on networking-related topics.
• Develop and enhance network technology across the product portfolio.
• Configure and optimise switches, gateways, access points and related network components.
• Document processes, standards and technical solutions to ensure long-term scalability and consistency.

Skills

Industrial networks

IIoT protocols

German language

English language

Analytical skills

CCNA knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/IT degree

Tools

PROFINET

Ethernet-based bus systems

Job description

Network Specialist - Modern Automation Projects

• Work on advanced industrial networks and IIoT technologies
• High level of ownership within an international automation business
• Wels, Austria OR Regensburg, Germany

Our client specialises in the automation, intralogistics and warehouse technology industry and is recognised for its innovative engineering solutions and strong people-focused culture. As a successful international company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, they offer employees the opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to develop their technical expertise.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Network Specialist to join their development team. This position is well suited to a technically driven and analytical professional looking to work on modern automation systems while helping shape the future of industrial networking solutions.

This position is based within the Product Development environment and will see you taking ownership of network design and architecture for automated customer systems. You will design industrial control networks, define network standards and topologies, and ensure seamless integration between hardware and software technologies across the company's product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure and maintain industrial control networks and automation infrastructure
• Plan and develop network solutions for PROFINET, Ethernet-based systems and IIoT applications
• Define network standards, topologies and technical specifications
• Support product development teams on networking-related topics
• Develop and enhance network technology across the product portfolio
• Configure and optimise switches, gateways, access points and related network components
• Document processes, standards and technical solutions to ensure long-term scalability and consistency

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, IT or a related discipline
• Experience working with industrial networks within an automation or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PROFINET, Ethernet-based bus systems and IIoT protocols
• Solid understanding of industrial networking principles
• CCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge would be advantageous
• Good German and English language skills
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem solving

Reasons why you should apply:

• Play a key role in the development of next-generation automation systems
• Work with modern industrial networking and IIoT technologies
• Flexible working hours and generous home office policy
• Join an agile engineering environment with genuine autonomy
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
• Excellent long-term career and development opportunities
• Supportive culture with open feedback and collaborative teams

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.