Lead Automation Software Engineer

Budapest - Hungary

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Description

As a Lead Automation Software Engineer at INNIO you will be responsible for developing and testing controls software for Jenbacher gas engines designing advanced control systems and ensuring reliable operation with alternative fuels and high safety standards. You will also create innovative solutions for integrating these engines into complex electric networks such as multi-engine power plants microgrids and datacenters.

At INNIO we offer you:

Young & supportive team - in a fast-growing international business environment
Learn & develop yourself - help you craft your career path with (INNIO learning free language courses according to business needs
Hybrid working - 50% Office 50 % Home Office with flexible working hours
Cafeteria package with various options - SZÉP Card Cash option Nursery & kindergarten support
Medicover Spring White Package- from the first day of employment
Easily accessible location - in the heart of the most vibrant campus area in Budapest (location: 13rd District easy to approach by Metro Line 3)
Take a break - Recharge your batteries with free coffee and tea selection in the kitchen area
Live an active lifestyle activate your AYCM pass

Your Responsibilities:

Development of the core controls software for our gas engine products utilized for production of electricity and heat
Specification implementation and testing of new software features
Design of our next generation controls system to meet future challenging requirements on enhanced engine efficiency and transient performance
Creating reliable operation with alternative fuels like hydrogen cope with advanced safety and cyber security standards and more to come
Develop innovative controls solutions for engine genset applications being integrated into complex electric network topologies like multi-engine power plants microgrids or large modern datacenters providing decentralized / backup power
Experience with automation software programming in either Structured text Matlab Simulink Phyton or similar

Your Profile:

Masters or Bachelor degree in controls- software- mechatronics- or electrical engineering
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in industrial automation and control engineering
Proven PLC programming skills in either one of the following programming languages: PLC Systems like B&R SIEMENS Bachmann Beckoff IEC structured text Codesys Matlab Simulink Phyton or C/C
Fluent communication in English and Hungarian (both spoken and written) German or any other language is a plus
Fundamental knowledge and interest on internal combustion engines
Likes to work in a global multicultural environment with openness of occasional traveling within Europe (1-2 times/year)

DescriptionAs a Lead Automation Software Engineer at INNIO you will be responsible for developing and testing controls software for Jenbacher gas engines designing advanced control systems and ensuring reliable operation with alternative fuels and high safety standards. You will also create innovati...

Description

At INNIO we offer you:

Young & supportive team - in a fast-growing international business environment
Learn & develop yourself - help you craft your career path with (INNIO learning free language courses according to business needs
Hybrid working - 50% Office 50 % Home Office with flexible working hours
Cafeteria package with various options - SZÉP Card Cash option Nursery & kindergarten support
Medicover Spring White Package- from the first day of employment
Easily accessible location - in the heart of the most vibrant campus area in Budapest (location: 13rd District easy to approach by Metro Line 3)
Take a break - Recharge your batteries with free coffee and tea selection in the kitchen area
Live an active lifestyle activate your AYCM pass

Your Responsibilities:

Development of the core controls software for our gas engine products utilized for production of electricity and heat
Specification implementation and testing of new software features
Design of our next generation controls system to meet future challenging requirements on enhanced engine efficiency and transient performance
Creating reliable operation with alternative fuels like hydrogen cope with advanced safety and cyber security standards and more to come
Develop innovative controls solutions for engine genset applications being integrated into complex electric network topologies like multi-engine power plants microgrids or large modern datacenters providing decentralized / backup power
Experience with automation software programming in either Structured text Matlab Simulink Phyton or similar

Your Profile:

Masters or Bachelor degree in controls- software- mechatronics- or electrical engineering
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in industrial automation and control engineering
Proven PLC programming skills in either one of the following programming languages: PLC Systems like B&R SIEMENS Bachmann Beckoff IEC structured text Codesys Matlab Simulink Phyton or C/C
Fluent communication in English and Hungarian (both spoken and written) German or any other language is a plus
Fundamental knowledge and interest on internal combustion engines
Likes to work in a global multicultural environment with openness of occasional traveling within Europe (1-2 times/year)