Automation Engineer (m/f/d) (Engineer - Automation Technology)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung AugsburgIngolstadt, Ingolstadt, DonauEURESpublished 09/07/2026
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Connecting people and technologies, creating the perfect match for our customers, always finding the right experts for the respective challenge - that is our ambition at FERCHAU and that is why we are looking for you: as an ambitious colleague who, like us, wants to take technologies to the next level. We realize exciting projects for well-known customers in all technology areas and for all industries and convince daily with sound expertise and professional know-how.

Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Your area of responsibility

  • Programming and commissioning of industrial robots, especially KUKA systems
  • Configuration of industrial networks with EtherCAT and Profinet
  • Setup and maintenance of PLC communication systems with Siemens TIA Portal
  • Analysis, optimization, and fault diagnosis of automation and production systems
  • Creation of technical documentation as well as technical support on-site and via remote access
  • Collaboration on international installation and service projects as well as cooperation with customers and project teams

Your advantages with us

  • Permanent employment contract
  • Flexible working hours through flextime regulations and part-time options
  • Further training offers from our in-house institute, the FERCHAU Academy
  • More than just a collective agreement, we offer special leave, kindergarten allowance, anniversary bonuses, and much more
  • Flexibility through the possibility of mobile working (depending on the customer company)

Your profile

  • Completed studies in the field of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, or a comparable discipline
  • Experience in handling industrial robots, especially KUKA KRC
  • Knowledge in PLC programming as well as industrial automation technology
  • Experience with industrial networks and communication protocols such as EtherCAT and Profinet
  • Practice in the fault analysis of technical systems as well as in technical support
  • Good English skills, willingness to travel for international assignments, and ideally German skills

Is our offer made for you? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents! Please send us a complete CV as well as a cover letter with your specific area of interest and your salary expectations.

IMPORTANT: Applications without specifying salary expectations will NOT be considered. If your desired area of application differs from your previous professional experience, please inform us in the cover letter. Together we will take your career to the next level - we look forward to getting to know you!

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