Chief Automation Engineer (m/w/d)
Core
Design and lead automation systems for automated horizontal transport, focusing on architecture, strategy, and functional safety validation.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Automation Engineer (Electrical Engineering)
Builds
Automated horizontal transport systems, SPS applications, and drive/network solutions
Domain
Industrial automation, material handling, functional safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture design, SPS programming, drive and network technology, functional safety standards (ISO 12100, ISO 13849, DIN EN 62061), test and simulation concept development, project leadership, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Functional Safety Engineer certification, experience in crane and vehicle technology, agile methodologies
Technologies
SPS, fieldbus systems, sensor and drive technology, battery technology, MS Office 365, Visio, Teamcenter, SAP, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Develop system architecture for automated horizontal transport; evolve automation strategies for SPS, drives, and networks; implement test and simulation concepts for safety validation; lead commissioning and site installations; manage technical interfaces with partners and suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership