Automation technician for industrial electrical systems and automation solutions f/m/d

As an Automation Engineer, you will plan and program our test bench and building technology, evaluate safety-related functions, and implement them in terms of control technology. You will coordinate projects with suppliers, supervise conversions, and support electrical commissioning, primarily at our location in Graz. You will also contribute your expertise to the further development of our PLC system standards. This is a role with a lot of variety and creative freedom in a dynamic team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Basic and detailed planning of industrial automation solutions for our test bench and building technology
• Creation of PLC software programs and visualizations using Siemens TIA Portal
• Evaluation and implementation of safety functions (functional safety)
• Coordination and support of suppliers in various projects and conversions
• Support of team colleagues in the area of electrical planning in the design of PLC hardware
• Innovative work and further development of our system standards

YOUR PROFILE:

• Completed education (Secondary Technical College, University or University of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, or comparable) with a focus on Automation Technology
• At least 3 years of professional experience in PLC Programming (SIMATIC S7, WinCC, WinCC flexible, TIA Portal)
• At least 1 year of professional experience in Project Management
• Basic knowledge of drive technology and HVAC systems is an advantage
• Independent working style, solution-oriented approach, and strong communication skills
• Willingness to travel for short business trips to our affiliates (worldwide)
• Very good knowledge of German, basic knowledge of English

WE OFFER:

• Food trucks, snack bar and canteen with freshly cooked daily menus
• 80% subsidy for public transportation costs or access to a personal parking space
• Events, e.g. summer festival, Oktoberfest, AVL Christmas parties or after-work events
• Training and development programs for your individual career growth
• Employee discounts for various offers and services

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €55,000.00. The Employee will be classified according to the Collective Agreement for Employees of Industry (Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Automotive Industry). We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!

At AVL, we foster and celebrate diversity: We recognize that diverse ways of thinking are required to achieve our vision of a greener, safer, and better world of mobility. Different backgrounds, attitudes, interests, and experiences make us successful. As Equal Opportunity Employer we consider all qualified applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.

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