Automation Engineer (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Würselen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Würselen, NRW, seeks an experienced engineer specializing in electrical and automation engineering to design and implement automation solutions and production equipment. You will specify components, support installation, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, with hands-on experience in PLCs, sensors, actuators, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering, automation technology, and measurement, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience in planning, designing and implementing electrical and automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design, planning, and technical specification of automation solutions and production equipment.
• Development and implementation of electrical and control engineering concepts in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Selection, specification, and integration of electrical and automation components
• Coordination and support of machine and equipment assembly, installation, configuration, and commissioning activities
• Integration of new technologies and interfaces into existing and new machine concepts
• Testing, troubleshooting, and optimization of production equipment
• Transfer of prototypes into standardized series solutions and continuous process improvement
• Administration and maintenance of software versions, configurations, and system settings
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation and support for qualification and CE compliance processes
• Participation in risk assessments and ensuring compliance with electrical engineering standards and equipment safety

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Automation technology

Control systems

Mechatronics

Schematic interpretation

IT & software skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PLC systems

Sensors & Actuators

Electrical schematics

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Automation Solutions: Conceptual design, planning, and technical specification of automation solutions and production equipment
• Equipment Development: Development and implementation of electrical and control engineering concepts in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Component Selection: Selection, specification, and integration of electrical and automation components
• Commissioning: Coordination and support of machine and equipment assembly, installation, configuration, and commissioning activities
• Technology Integration: Integration of new technologies, control systems, and interfaces into existing and new machine concepts
• Equipment Optimization: Execution of testing, troubleshooting, and technical optimization in the production environment
• Transfer to Series Production: Transfer of prototypes into standardized series solutions and continuous process improvement
• Software Management: Administration and maintenance of software versions, configurations, and technical system settings
• Technical Documentation: Creation and maintenance of technical documentation and support for qualification and CE compliance processes
• Electrical Compliance: Participation in risk assessments and ensuring compliance with electrical engineering standards and equipment safety

Qualifications:

• Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical qualification
• Technical Expertise: Sound knowledge of electrical engineering, automation technology, and measurement, control, and instrumentation systems
• Project Experience: Experience in the planning, design, and implementation of electrical and automation solutions
• Technical Understanding: Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics, technical specifications, and system architectures
• Automation Technology: Knowledge of PLC systems, drives, sensors, actuators, and interface technologies
• Equipment Experience: Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing production equipment
• Coordination Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and external service providers
• Regulatory Environment: Knowledge of technical documentation, CE conformity, and quality-regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage
• Working Style: Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach to work, combined with strong IT skills
• Personal Competencies: Team-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, initiative, and a sense of responsibility
• Languages: Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken, as well as good English language skills

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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