Electrical & Automation Engineer

Location: Mainz Germany Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Summary

As an Electrical & Automation Engineer you will help design develop and commission the electrical and automation systems used in advanced laser manufacturing equipment. You will work across electrical design Beckhoff PLC programming testing troubleshooting and equipment integration while supporting the transfer and ongoing operation of production systems at international manufacturing sites.

Your Responsibilities

• Design develop and implement electrical electronic and automation solutions for advanced production equipment and manufacturing systems
• Program commission test and optimize PLC-based automation systems (Beckhoff) as well as electrical hardware and software components
• Develop electrical and electronic designs including circuit concepts electrical schematics PCB layouts and documentation for production measurement and automation systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation for electrical and mechatronic systems including cooling water pneumatic and vacuum systems
• Develop test software and support the integration validation troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production equipment
• Provide technical support for production equipment at international manufacturing sites and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering Mechatronics or a comparable technical qualification
• Experience in electrical engineering industrial automation machine development or special-purpose machinery
• Experience is flexible. We welcome applications from recent graduates through to experienced engineers.

Additional Skills & Requirements

• Knowledge of PLC programming ideally using Beckhoff and TwinCAT
• Understanding of electrical control systems electronics and electrical design and documentation
• Experience with electrical schematics and engineering tools such as EPLAN
• Hands-on experience with the commissioning testing troubleshooting or optimisation of automated equipment
• Familiarity with mechatronic systems and supporting technologies such as pneumatics vacuum systems or cooling systems would be beneficial
• Programming experience for equipment testing control or automation would be advantageous
• Working proficiency in English; German language skills are beneficial but not essential

Our Values

Application & Selection:

All candidates who wish to apply should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Applications for this role close end of day on Tuesday 25 August 2026.

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