Automation Engineer (m/f/x) at Skeleton Technologies

Markranstädt, Saxony, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation Systems, PLC Programming, HMI/SCADA, Robotics Integration, Vision Systems, Sensor Integration, Commissioning, Validation, TIA Portal, WinCC, C#, C++, Scout, Fanuc, Yaskawa, MES Applications

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Skeleton' Technologies is looking for a driven Automation Engineer with the vision to match our ambition. Your tasks in the net zero journey: Design, develop, and optimize automation systems for supercapacitor production lines Program and maintain PLCs (e.g., Siemens) and industrial control systems Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems for production monitoring and control Integrate robotics, vision systems, and advanced sensors into manufacturing processes Lead commissioning and validation of new production equipment Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related production issues to minimize downtime Collaborate with process engineers to improve yield, cycle time, and quality Support data acquisition systems and implement Industry 4.0 solutions Ensure compliance with safety standards and CE regulations Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives We don’t expect to master it all. At Skeleton, you’ll have the support of the team and we work together to achieve our goals. However, there are requirements you should be able to fulfill to succeed in this role: Successfully completed studies as an Engineer / Technician in the field of automation, electrical engineering, information technology, mechatronics or equivalent education. 2-5 years of professional experience in a production environment, in special machine construction, automotive industry on the planning of automation solutions. Experience in the partial and full automation of manufacturing processes. Good experience in programming (PLC, HMI, robotics) - ideal: TIA Portal, WinCC, C#, C++, Scout, Fanuc, Yaskawa Experience with MES applications and industrialized networks as well as in the IT / OT area desirable. Demonstrate success in the given field of activity and have already implemented projects. Supervised the development and commissioning of production systems desirable. Structured working style, you are project-focused, being on time and on the budget, dynamic, flexible. Have fluent German and English language skills. We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. We offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas. A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere. Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies. Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice every day. A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton. An additional day off every year for your birthday. Use our Edenred Voucher Card for your shopping experience with a top-up every month. We offer a company pension scheme for your financial security in the future. Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness). We have a pet-friendly office. We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year’s parties, and other initiatives! We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. About Skeleton Skeleton Technologies is a Global Cleantech 100 company and a technology leader in high-power energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive, and industrial applications. For us, developing and producing the best energy storage solutions is a means to an end: helping companies to reduce CO2 emissions and save energy. We work with some of the largest companies in the world from automotive and industrial OEMs to truck fleet operators and aerospace prime contractors. Our products decrease CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, improve power quality, and empower wider electrification of the biggest industries globally. Our supercapacitor and SuperBattery energy storage technologies, based on patented curved graphene, represent the biggest technological advancement in the industry in the last 20 years and the use of this innovative material provides our products with an unparalleled advantage in power and energy density. Skeleton Technologies is located in multiple locations: headquarters in Tallinn (Estonia), manufacturing in Großröhrsdorf, materials development in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, several locations in Finland, and an office in Berlin. Currently, we are about to open the largest supercapacitor factory in the world in the Leipzig area, Germany. Further expansion plans will shortly lead Skeleton to France.

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing automation systems for supercapacitor production lines, including programming PLCs and maintaining HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring and control. Key tasks also include integrating robotics and sensors, leading commissioning, and resolving production issues to minimize downtime.