Automation & Industrial IT Engineer / Specialist (m/f/d)

ble PFAS destruction. Through advanced electrochemical oxidation (ECO), we transform contaminated streams into non-hazardous outputs and help solve one of today’s major environmental challenges. We are looking for an Automation & Industrial IT Engineer / Specialist to develop the control, automation and data systems behind our pilot systems and future commercial products. You will take hands-on responsibility for PLC and SCADA development, equipment integration, operational data systems, testing and commissioning. Tasks Develop, test and maintain PLC software for operating modes, sequences, control loops, alarms, interlocks and tripsBuild practical HMI and SCADA applications for plant control, monitoring, alarms, trends and fault diagnosisIntegrate sensors, field devices and packaged equipment into the control systemPerform I/O checks and troubleshoot issues across software, communications, PLC hardware and field devicesMaintain systems for collecting, storing, backing up and accessing pilot and plant operational dataSupport company networks, devices, user access and backups in collaboration with external providers where requiredPrepare software tests and support FAT, dry and wet testing, startup and on-site commissioningMaintain structured documentation, including source code, backups, software releases, control descriptions, test results and network records Degree, technician, Meister, vocational or equivalent qualification in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial IT, computer science or a related fieldPractical experience programming and commissioning PLC-controlled industrial or process equipmentStrong PLC programming skills, including structured programming, process sequences, control loops and online diagnosticsExperience developing HMI or SCADA applications and working with industrial dataExperience with industrial communications and equipment integrationPractical understanding of networks, computers, backups, access control and cybersecurityMethodical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting across software, networks, PLCs and field devicesProfessional English; German is a plus for site work and supplier coordinationStructured approach to software testing, version control, release management and documentation Bonus: Functional safety or safety PLC experienceData analysis or automated engineering reporting experienceExperience managing IT systems in a startup, laboratory or engineering environment Benefits Real impact: Apply your engineering expertise to solving a major global environmental challengeOwnership: Take responsibility for the automation and industrial IT systems behind our technologyBroad technical scope: Work across PLCs, SCADA, industrial communications, data systems and commissioningStartup culture: Join a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas can directly shape our technology and strategyCompetitive package: Fixed salary plus performance-based variable compensationAdditional benefits including public transportation and lunch subsidies Ready to use automation and industrial IT to help make “forever chemicals” a problem of the past? Join PFASuiki and help build the control and data infrastructure that takes our technology from pilot systems to commercial deployment. If you combine strong automation skills with a hands-on engineering mindset and enjoy taking ownership, we want to hear from you. Skills: Automation Engineering