Graduate Control and Automation Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Essen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking Graduate Controls & Automation Engineers to support projects globally, with a Summer 2027 start. Based in Essen, Germany, you will join our Project Delivery Group as part of a diverse team of engineers, designers and technologists.

The role offers mentorship, international project exposure (Poland and beyond), cross-cultural collaboration, and pathways into Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital or Infrastructure sectors; you will develop practical solutions while advancing your

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters degree in engineering, relevant to Control & Automation.
• You must be a final year university student.
• You must have no more than 24 months of professional experience.
• CVs submitted in English are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive mentorship from leading industry professionals.
• Gain project experience in Poland and around the world.
• Collaborate with people across cultures within Hatch's global organisation.
• Apply your Engineering degree to traditional sectors or emerging industries.
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs.
• Explore opportunities to work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.

Skills

English (spoken & written)

Final year student

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering (Control & Automation)

Job description

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Graduate Control and Automation Engineer

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101862

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Who are we looking for?
Hatch is seeking Controls & Automation Graduates who will support projects globally (start date Summer 2027). The Project Delivery Groupis comprised of a group of professional engineers,designers and technologists.We haveexperience in the design, construction and commissioning offacilities throughout the world.We are looking for youngengineerseager to be involved incomplex small andlarge-scaleengineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keenproblem-solvingskills in developing practical solutions. The candidate must be a self-motivated individuals capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in Poland and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.
• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
  
• Bachelor or Masters degree in engineering, relevant to Control & Automation.
• You must be afinal year university student.
• You must haveno more than 24 months of professional experience.
• A copy of yourmost recent full academic transcript with gradesmust be attached.
• Be able to work in Essen, Germany.
• Excellent in spoken and written English.
• CV's submitted in English are preferred.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.