PLC / Automation Engineer I Special Purpose Machinery | International Commissioning | Hamburg

Overview

Special Purpose Machinery | International Commissioning | Hamburg

Welcome to a company where machines are not built in series – but engineered as one-of-a-kind solutions.

We are supporting a long-established special machinery manufacturer in Northern Germany that develops highly customized industrial equipment for international clients. Every project is unique and requires engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

If you want to work on real engineering projects instead of repetitive production automation , this could be the right opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Development and programming of PLC control systems (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal)
• Commissioning of machines at international customer sites
• Integration of drive technology and automation components
• Development of HMI visualizations and system diagnostics
• Close collaboration with mechanical design, electrical engineering and assembly teams
• Technical troubleshooting and optimization during commissioning

What the company offers

• Work on custom-built machinery – no serial production
• High level of technical responsibility from concept to commissioning
• International projects with multi-week commissioning assignments
• Well-organized travel planning (including business class options for long-distance travel)
• Competitive salary up to €90,000 fixed depending on experience
• A stable company environment with very low employee turnover

What you should bring

• Degree in Automation Engineering or comparable technical education
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal)
• Knowledge of drive technology and industrial automation systems
• Experience in special machinery, mechanical engineering is highly valued
• Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning projects

Language requirements

• English – professional working proficiency (required)