Jobs bei Knauf in United States

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Engineering GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

• You will configure and integrate PLCs (primarily Siemens and Rockwell) with industrial networks and SCADA systems, ensuring secure and reliable deployments
• A key responsibility is designing and implementing segmented OT network architectures aligned with the principles of ISA/IEC 62443 and the Purdue Model, including VLANs and firewall zones
• You will harden automation assets, such as PLCs, HMIs, and industrial PCs, by applying secure configuration standards and enforcing access control while disabling unused services
• Deploying and supporting OT firewalls (e.g., Siemens and Rockwell) and Layer 2/3 switches ensures secure communication between OT assets
• You will take charge of hands‑on troubleshooting and field support, including tasks such as validating network connectivity, ensuring secure wiring, and performing system integration directly at the panel level

• You possess a completed degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field forms your academic foundation
• Extensive experience as a PLC programmer has been accumulated by you, resulting in in-depth expertise in OT networks and cybersecurity being obtained
• Practical knowledge in VLANs, firewalls, and the secure configuration of industrial devices underscores your technical capabilities
• Your proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000 is complemented by your familiarity with industrial protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and OPC UA
• Fluency in English allows you to excel as a solution-oriented team player, and additional language skills, such as German, are a valuable asset

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part‑time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well‑known brands and reduced‑price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation.

Knauf Engineering GmbH is the expert in developing, consulting, and planning in the field of plant construction for gypsum and gypsum board processing machines. Our range of services includes the assembly and maintenance of these machines in Germany and abroad. With our many years of experience and innovative strength, we design and support industrial plants for the production of gypsum building materials, focusing on the highest quality and efficiency.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.

Abteilung IT & Technology Standorte Iphofen Arbeitsort (Präsenz, Home) Hybrid Firmenname Knauf Engineering GmbH Arbeitsort Hybrides Arbeiten