Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

HOSOKAWA ALPINE Aktiengesellschaft; Leingarten; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Alpine Campus development resources

Corporate benefits

Open communication culture

Job summary

Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft seeks an Automation Engineer (m/f/d) to design and customize control systems for special‑purpose machines. You will program with Siemens TIA Portal, develop WinCC Unified visualizations and participate in factory and on‑site commissioning at international sites.

The role requires several years of PLC programming experience, strong Siemens TIA Portal and HMI skills, and a willingness to travel about 40% of the time. Fluency in German and English is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in automation engineering or electrical engineering.
• Several years of PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and HMI visualization systems.
• Willingness to travel worldwide ~40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Program and customize control systems for special-purpose machines using Siemens TIA Portal (FUP, KOP, AWL, SCL).
• Create visualizations using Siemens WinCC Unified.
• Commission machines on-site at international customer locations and at the factory.
• Perform FATs and SATs and hand over systems to customers.
• Parameterize and commission frequency converters.
• Troubleshoot, test, and optimize existing programs.
• Prepare technical documentation and operating manuals.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering and project management.
• Train customer operating and maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC programming

TIA Portal

HMI visualization

Troubleshooting

Documentation

German language

English language

Education

Automation/Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC Unified

FAT / SAT testing

Job description

We are looking for you as Automation Engineer (m/f/d) at our location in Leingarten.

Hosokawa Alpine is internationally renowned for high-quality, durable machines and systems. We are among the world leaders in mechanical process engineering and film extrusion. With over 125 years of experience, we offer efficient solutions for numerous industries. Whether complex films or the finest powders in areas such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, or recycling – we are a full-service provider across all process steps. With around 840 employees, we focus on sustainable technologies made in Germany and guarantee the highest level of customer satisfaction. Global presence, future orientation, flat hierarchies, and exciting tasks in special machine construction characterize our company.

Your tasks:

• Programming and customization of control systems for special-purpose machines using Siemens TIA Portal, utilizing the programming languages FUP, KOP, AWL, and SCL
• Creation of visualizations using Siemens WinCC Unified
• Commissioning of special-purpose machines and systems at the factory as well as on-site at international customer locations
• Execution of FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SATs (Site Acceptance Tests) and handover of the systems to the customer
• Parameterization and commissioning of frequency converters
• Troubleshooting and fault correction, functional testing, and optimization of existing programs
• Preparation of technical documentation and operating manuals
• Close collaboration with hardware engineering and project management to ensure smooth project execution
• Training of customer operating and maintenance personnel

Your profile:

• Completed degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Several years of experience in PLC programming and commissioning, ideally in special-purpose machinery or plant engineering
• Very good knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and experience with HMI visualization systems
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Strong teamwork skills and good communication abilities
• Willingness to travel worldwide approximately 40% of the time
• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken

What we offer:

• Attractive conditions in accordance with the collective agreement of the Baden-Württemberg metal and electrical industry
• Appreciative working environment with open communication
• Resources for individual development at our Alpine Campus
• Company pension scheme and subsidized retirement benefits
• Corporate benefits

We look forward to speaking to you soon!

Your contact:

Walter Mader, [phone] – 970