Electrical & Control Engineer: Machinery Automation & Travel

PROBUS Maschinenbau GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration and performance bonuses

Collaboration with a top-tier engineering team

Exposure to international projects and travel

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

PROBUS Maschinenbau GmbH is seeking an Electrical/Control Engineer (Machine Systems & Automation) to design and maintain electrical control systems for advanced machinery in the Oil & Gas sector. Responsibilities include programming PLCs, selecting components, and troubleshooting systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. We offer attractive remuneration, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement in an international environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in industrial automation, control systems, or electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and related technologies.
• Willingness to travel for field commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control systems for machinery.
• Select electrical components and coordinate with suppliers.
• Program PLCs, HMI, and embedded control logic.
• Commission and test control systems in-house and at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical/control faults.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff)

Electrical schematics and wiring

Industrial automation and control systems

Sensor/actuator technology

Field commissioning and troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Mechatronics

Job description

As PROBUS continues to innovate in hydro-mechanical systems for Oil & Gas, we are looking for an Electrical / Control Engineer (Machine Systems & Automation) to develop, commission, and maintain the electrical and control systems of our equipment.

Develop and refine the electrical and control backbone of our machinery. You will design and program automation systems, ensure reliable performance, and bring innovation to life through smart control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control systems for machinery (power distribution, control panels, PLC, sensors, actuators).
• Select electrical components (motors, drives, sensors, control modules) and coordinate with suppliers.
• Program PLCs, HMI, and embedded control logic.
• Commission and test control systems in-house and at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical/control faults in the field.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical and software teams for integrated system solutions.
• Maintain control documentation, software versioning, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years (or more) experience in industrial automation, control systems, or electrical design for machinery.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, etc.), HMI, sensor/actuator technology.
• Competence in electrical schematics, wiring, grounding, EMC, safety standards.
• Experience with control system commissioning and troubleshooting in harsh environments.
• English language proficiency (German is a plus).
• Willingness to travel for field commissioning.

What We Offer

• Responsibility for cutting-edge machinery control systems.
• Collaboration with a top-tier engineering team.
• Attractive remuneration and performance bonuses.
• Exposure to international projects and travel.
• Career advancement in controls, project management, or R&D at PROBUS.