Automation & Industrial IT Engineer / Specialist (m/f/d)

Join; Oberhaching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real impact

Ownership of automation/IT systems

Broad technical scope

Startup culture

Competitive package

Public transportation subsidy

Lunch subsidies

Job summary

PFASuiki is seeking an Automation & Industrial IT Engineer to develop the control, automation and data systems for pilot and future commercial systems. You will work hands-on with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, sensors integration and data infrastructure to support testing, commissioning and operation.

The role requires practical PLC experience, strong problem-solving, and a methodical, hands-on approach. German language is a plus for site coordination, with startup culture and exposure to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial IT or computer science.
• Experience programming and commissioning PLC-controlled industrial or process equipment.
• Strong PLC programming skills: structured programming, sequences, control loops, diagnostics.
• Experience developing HMI/SCADA apps and working with industrial data.
• Experience with industrial communications and equipment integration.
• Understanding of networks, backups, access control and cybersecurity.
• Methodical troubleshooting across software, networks, PLCs and field devices.
• Professional English; German a plus for site work and supplier coordination.
• Structured testing, version control, release management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain PLC software for operating modes, sequences, control loops and alarms.
• Create/HMI/SCADA applications for plant control, monitoring, trends and fault diagnosis.
• Integrate sensors, field devices and packaged equipment into control systems.
• Perform I/O checks and troubleshoot across software, networks, PLC hardware and field devices.
• Maintain data collection, storage, backups and access for pilot/plant operations.
• Support networks, devices, user access and backups with external providers as needed.
• Prepare software tests and support FAT, dry/wet testing, startup and commissioning.
• Maintain documentation including code, backups, releases, descriptions and network records.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial data systems

Network & cybersecurity basics

Troubleshooting

English literacy

Education

Automation / Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

HMI development tools

Industrial networks

Job description

PFASuiki is setting the global standard for safe, sustainable PFAS destruction. Through advanced electrochemical oxidation (ECO), we transform contaminated streams into non-hazardous outputs and help solve one of today’s major environmental challenges.

We are looking for an Automation & Industrial IT Engineer / Specialist to develop the control, automation and data systems behind our pilot systems and future commercial products. You will take hands-on responsibility for PLC and SCADA development, equipment integration, operational data systems, testing and commissioning.

Tasks

• Develop, test and maintain PLC software for operating modes, sequences, control loops, alarms, interlocks and trips
• Build practical HMI and SCADA applications for plant control, monitoring, alarms, trends and fault diagnosis
• Integrate sensors, field devices and packaged equipment into the control system
• Perform I/O checks and troubleshoot issues across software, communications, PLC hardware and field devices
• Maintain systems for collecting, storing, backing up and accessing pilot and plant operational data
• Support company networks, devices, user access and backups in collaboration with external providers where required
• Prepare software tests and support FAT, dry and wet testing, startup and on-site commissioning
• Maintain structured documentation, including source code, backups, software releases, control descriptions, test results and network records

Requirements

• Degree, technician, Meister, vocational or equivalent qualification in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial IT, computer science or a related field
• Practical experience programming and commissioning PLC-controlled industrial or process equipment
• Strong PLC programming skills, including structured programming, process sequences, control loops and online diagnostics
• Experience developing HMI or SCADA applications and working with industrial data
• Experience with industrial communications and equipment integration
• Practical understanding of networks, computers, backups, access control and cybersecurity
• Methodical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting across software, networks, PLCs and field devices
• Professional English; German is a plus for site work and supplier coordination
• Structured approach to software testing, version control, release management and documentation

Bonus

• Functional safety or safety PLC experience
• Data analysis or automated engineering reporting experience
• Experience managing IT systems in a startup, laboratory or engineering environment

Benefits

• Real impact: Apply your engineering expertise to solving a major global environmental challenge
• Ownership: Take responsibility for the automation and industrial IT systems behind our technology
• Broad technical scope: Work across PLCs, SCADA, industrial communications, data systems and commissioning
• Startup culture: Join a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas can directly shape our technology and strategy
• Competitive package: Fixed salary plus performance-based variable compensation
• Additional benefits including public transportation and lunch subsidies

Ready to use automation and industrial IT to help make “forever chemicals” a problem of the past?

Join PFASuiki and help build the control and data infrastructure that takes our technology from pilot systems to commercial deployment.

If you combine strong automation skills with a hands-on engineering mindset and enjoy taking ownership, we want to hear from you.