Industrial automation engineer
Educational requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in:
- Control Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Technical skills
Control systems & PLC programming
- Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Bernecker& Rainer, etc.)
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC)
- Understanding of DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and PID control loops
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (ProfiNET, Modbus, Profibus, OPC-UA)
Electrical & instrumentation
- Reading and creating electrical schematics and control panel layouts
- Knowledge of sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives and instrumentation
- Understanding of industrial safety systems (SIL, interlocks, E-Stop circuits)
Software & simulation
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks)
- Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or structured text (IEC 61131-3) is a plus
Networking & systems integration
- Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet)
- Experience integrating robots, vision systems and sensors with automation systems
Soft skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and in real-time environments
- Strong documentation and project management skills
Experience requirements (typical)
- Entry-level: 0–2 years (internships or project work in automation)
- Mid-level: 3–7 years (hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and commissioning)
Typical responsibilities
- Design and implement control systems for automated manufacturing processes
- Develop, test and deploy PLC/HMI/SCADA programs
- Commission automation systems on-site and support troubleshooting
- Maintain and optimize existing automation systems
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
Important note!
This role is based at our Bucharest office, so we’re looking for candidates who are already located in Romania and can work on-site. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer relocation support or consider international applications at this time. All details related to working hours and logistics will be discussed during the interview.
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