Automation Engineer - Project Execution & Product Development (all genders welcome)
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Start Date
On request
Sector
Engineering & Science
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 4, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
You will be part of our global Automation organization and play a key role in the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of automation standards for electrolysis projects, including green hydrogen (AWE), chlor-alkali and HCl electrolysis technologies. Your role involves assuming responsibility for defined engineering work packages to support parallel project execution and enhance delivery reliability and throughput as well as responsibility for complete automation scopes during various phases of project execution.
What You'll Learn
- Acting as a technical lead for automation topics within projects executed by our global automation team
- Performing basic and detail engineering for control and safety systems, including architecture design, hardware planning and software concepts
- Supporting technical procurement, supplier clarification and evaluation of automation components and systems
- Preparing and supporting Factory Acceptance Tests, including coordination with suppliers and alignment within our global automation team
- Providing support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for automation systems at construction sites worldwide, primarily through short-term assignments (remote and on-site, as required)
- Serving as a key technical interface within our global automation organization and other global stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with internal standards, project-specific requirements, functional safety and IT/OT security guidelines
- Creating and reviewing technical documentation using database-based and engineering IT tools
- Actively sharing knowledge and best practices and mentoring junior engineers
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of our automation solutions
- Contribute to the development, maintenance and evolution of standardized automation solutions
- Drive modularization, reusability and productization of automation assets to support scalable and future-proof solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or comparable technical discipline
- Several years of professional experience in automation engineering for industrial or process plants, preferably in chemical or electrolysis plant engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with industrial automation systems and hardware, including SAS and PLC platforms from leading manufacturers
- Strong understanding of automation system architectures
- Interest or experience in new automation technologies, digitalization, simulation or advanced engineering methods is an advantage
- Solid knowledge of network and fieldbus technologies (e.g. Profinet, Modbus TCP)
- Experience or strong understanding of functional safety and IT/OT security concepts in industrial environments
- Ability to work independently and structured, with a strong sense of ownership for technical results and quality
- Proven capability to work in international and intercultural teams
- Very good English & German communication skills, both written and verbal (min. C1)
- Willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments
- Natural inclination to coach and support less experienced colleagues, acting as a role model within the team
What thyssenkrupp offers
- As part of the thyssenkrupp group, we offer our employees high level conditions and many benefits:
- performance-related compensation according to collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW
- attractive old-age provision models
- groupwide learning measures
- thyssenkrupp Group health campaigns and programs
- At thyssenkrupp nucera, we attach great importance to individual needs - to this end, we are constantly developing as an employer and offer a wide range of benefits for your perfect working-life-balance:
- In an environment characterized by flat hierarchies and a lot of personal responsibility, we create space for individual development.
- We offer further training and support in line with your individual strengths and goals in order to optimally accompany your career path.
- In intercultural and interdisciplinary teams, communication at eye level is our top priority.
- Flexitime, part-time, home office, mobile working abroad: whenever possible, we give you the flexibility you want for your work.
- For the perfect office days, we provide state-of-the-art equipment at our global locations as well as quiet and communal areas for every situation.
- For a potential move to a location near the office, we will support your relocation organizationally and financially - also internationally.
- Your personal business buddy will be at your side during your induction - so new starters quickly get to know the company, the department and their colleagues.
- If that's not enough for you: by working on green hydrogen technologies, we are ensuring clean energy for the future. Be a part of it: new era is you.
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