Snr Automation Engineer

Ucaneo; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique experience in climate-tech project

Steep learning curve

Collaborative environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Ucaneo in Berlin is seeking a skilled automation engineer to own the PLC software architecture for their climate-tech DAC system. This position involves translating engineering requirements into reliable TIA Portal code and ensuring the integration of process instrumentation for automated control.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in PLC programming, familiar with Siemens TIA Portal and process control systems.

Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities await in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the PLC software architecture for the DAC system.
• Translate engineering requirements into scalable TIA Portal code.
• Ensure seamless integration of sensors and control logic.

Skills

PLC programming proficiency

Siemens TIA Portal

Process instrumentation integration

PROFINET

SCADA/HMI development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics

Job description

You'll own the PLC software architecture and control logic across our full DAC system — from sensor integration and process sequencing to safety interlocks and automated data acquisition. You'll translate process engineering requirements into reliable, scalable TIA Portal code and define the automation standards that will carry us from our tFOAK pilot into commercial‑scale deployment. Your work is the nervous system of our plant: without it, nothing runs.

A rare opportunity to shape industrial automation from scratch at the frontier of climate‑tech — with real ownership, real complexity, and real impact.

Your profile

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on PLC programming, with strong proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and S7‑1500
• Experience integrating process instrumentation (flow, pressure, pH, conductivity, temperature) into automated control loops
• Familiarity with PROFINET, Modbus, or OPC‑UA
• Experience with SCADA/HMI development (WinCC, Ignition, or similar)
• Bonus: exposure to electrochemical systems, water treatment, or specialty gas processes

Workstyle and culture

• Thinks in systems and owns outcomes — not just tasks
• Fast learner who quickly grasps complex topics and stays curious about the problem, not just the solution
• Combines scientific rigour with pragmatic, hands‑on, build‑and‑learn instincts
• Authentic, reflective, and self‑organised — brings structure without losing speed
• Comfortable with ambiguity and effective at working across cross‑functional teams
• Clear and direct communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, with strong active listening skills

Other

• Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain a permit
• Location: Exiting industrial Co‑Working Space in Marzahn where we have our own industrial halls to build

Additional Benefits

• Unique experience contributing to a first‑of‑a‑kind climate‑tech project (tFOAK).
• A steep learning curve, exposure to cross‑functional challenges, and the ability to shape a project from the ground up.
• Fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your decisions have a real impact.
• Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities.