Automation Engineer [Mid-Level] (m/w/d)

Automation Engineer (Mid-Level) (m/w/d)

Berlin - Lichtenberg, Berlin - Kreuzberg
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

In this role, you'll carry out electrical installations, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, and ensure our systems meet the highest safety standards — all while supporting general facility upkeep across our sites. You'll be the go-to technical expert who keeps things running, solves problems fast, and helps integrate new equipment as we grow. This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to turn ideas into action and help tackle one of the planet's most pressing challenges. Let's build a sustainable future together.

Key responsibilities

Electrical Work

• Carry out electrical installations, modifications, and repairs on production equipment and building infrastructure in compliance with VDE/DIN/IEC standards.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, control panels, and machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults across production equipment — diagnosing and resolving issues quickly to minimise downtime.
• Support the integration of new equipment into existing production lines.
• Conduct electrical safety testing and inspections (DGUV V3) and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Work with PLC-controlled systems (Beckhoff); basic troubleshooting and parameter adjustments — full programming not required.

Facility & Mechanical Maintenance

• Carry out general facility maintenance tasks — lighting, plumbing basics, doors, flooring, and building services, and perform routine mechanical checks and minor repairs on production equipment.
• Support the team during equipment commissioning, relocations, and facility upgrades.
• Monitor and report on facility conditions; elevate issues proactively.

Your profile

If you're a skilled electrical technician who thrives in a hands-on industrial environment and wants to make a real impact with your technical expertise, this is your chance to keep the production backbone of a fast‑growing, purpose-driven startup running at its best. Join us now as we scale our operations and build our new facility in Bernau bei Berlin.

Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship (Berufsausbildung) in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related trade — a university degree is not required.
• Legal certification to carry out electrical work independently — Elektrofachkraft (EFK) status per DIN VDE / DGUV V3 is required.
• 3-5 years practical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment — food production or FMCG is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of German and European electrical regulations (VDE, DIN, IEC).
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Broad hands‑on skills across electrical and general facility maintenance — a "fix it" mindset.
• This role is primarily in Bernau bei Berlin — proximity to or willingness to relocate is a plus.
• Willingness to be On‑Call during night shifts, and to come in to work to perform on‑demand technical support to our production equipment.
• Strong German language skills are required; English is a plus.

On‑call Compensation

On‑call bonus: up to €300/week. When you take on night shift on‑call duty, you earn an additional on‑call supplement on top of your base salary — up to €300 per week depending on hours covered. This is optional and agreed in advance.

A word on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equal opportunities for all. Shared values and alignment with Project Eaden’s purpose matter most to us. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.