Ingenieur Automatisierungstechnik (m/w/d)
Core
Lead the conception and development of PLC-based control subsystems to support advanced laser fusion technologies.
Role type
Senior Automation Engineer (Laser Fusion)
Builds
Control systems for experimental and infrastructure plants including vacuum, pneumatic, and cooling systems
Domain
Nuclear Fusion Research / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Structured Text IEC 61131-3), SCADA systems, HMI development, industrial networks (EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP), P&ID reading, risk assessment (ISA 84, IEC 61508), embedded systems, hardware/software integration
Preferred skills
Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Git version control, unit testing, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
Beckhoff TwinCAT, Ignition, EPICS, Tango, WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA, EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP
Responsibilities
Lead concept and development of PLC-based control subsystems, integrate control systems for experimental plants, commission complex test facilities with scientists, develop control software for modern PLC platforms, specify and implement SCADA systems and HMIs, establish team standards and provide technical mentoring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
