Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

PROBAT, Inc.; Dresden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flat hierarchies

Structured onboarding

Flexible working hours

Remote work possible

Job summary

PROBAT in Dresden develops and manufactures machines for the food industry and seeks a PLC/automation engineer to program controls and visualization systems for our equipment. You will work in a five-person team in Dresden and coordinate with automation teams worldwide.

Required are completed studies or technician training in automation/electrical/mechatronics, PLC programming (Siemens), and good English. The role offers a competitive salary, flat hierarchies, onboarding, and flexible/hybrid

Qualifications

• Completed studies or further training in automation technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or comparable.
• Good knowledge of PLC programming, ideally with Siemens controllers.
• Experience with the CAE system EPLAN is an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international standards, guidelines, and requirements.
• Experience in programming safety controllers and fail-safe PLC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Programming of PLC controls and visualization systems for our machines and facilities.
• Development of standard libraries as well as project-specific functions; maintenance and further development of software solutions.
• Execution of software and functional tests.
• Creation and maintenance of electrical documentation.
• Design, dimensioning, and constructive processing of electrical controls; support for service and commissioning teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens controllers

EPLAN knowledge

Electrical engineering

International teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Technician training or degree in automation/electrical/mechatronics

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

About PROBAT

For more than 155 years, PROBAT has stood for pioneering spirit and innovation in the coffee industry. Through targeted acquisitions in the food processing sector, intensive technology transfer within the corporate group, and the expansion of a global service network, PROBAT has developed into a leading full-service provider for the food industry. The company plans, develops, and manufactures machines, turnkey production facilities, environmental technologies, and intelligent control systems with integrated smart data management. With around 1,200 employees at locations in Germany, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands, and the United States, as well as a presence in over 40 countries, PROBAT offers its customers comprehensive solutions, excellent service, and in-depth industry knowledge – worldwide and from a single source.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities:
You are responsible for the development and programming of PLC controls and visualization systems for our machines and facilities. Together with our team, you design innovative automation solutions for the food industry.
Location: Dresden

Organizational placement: The position is within the Automation department and reports directly to the department head.

Team:
You work in a team of five colleagues at the Dresden location. Additionally, you maintain close communication with the automation teams at our international locations.

International collaboration:
Due to the global orientation of our corporate group, regular coordination with international colleagues is part of your daily work. Good English skills are therefore advantageous.

Your tasks:

• Programming of PLC controls and visualization systems for our machines and facilities
• Development of standard libraries as well as project-specific special functions
  Maintenance and further development of existing software solutions
• Execution of software and functional tests
• Creation and maintenance of electrical documentation
• Design, dimensioning, and constructive processing of electrical controls
  Support for our service and commissioning teams in troubleshooting and system commissioning
• Review and clarification of technical order specifications
• Development and continuous optimization of control concepts
• Technical documentation as well as collaboration with customers worldwide who produce products such as chocolate, coffee, and other food items

Your Profile

• Completed studies or further training as a technician (m/f/d) in the field of automation technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or comparable
• Good knowledge of PLC programming, ideally with Siemens controllers
  Experience with the CAE system EPLAN is an advantage
• Knowledge of relevant national and international standards, guidelines, and requirements
• Experience in programming safety controllers and fail-safe PLC solutions
• Independent, structured, and goal-oriented working style
• Communicative competence and enjoyment of working in international and interdisciplinary teams
• Good English skills, both spoken and written

We Offer You

• A strong team in a future-oriented company
• An attractive salary package
• Flat hierarchies and direct communication
• Structured onboarding and individual development
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work depending on the area of responsibility
• Modern work environment with international projects