Automation & Control Engineering

Engineering focus

Design, programming, and implementation of industrial automation and control systems for complex production environments.

This role covers the full technical spectrum from electrical planning and signal architecture to PLC programming, higher-level software components, and visualization systems — always with a clear focus on operational reliability, maintainability, and long-term system stability.

What this engineer does

• designs control architectures for complex industrial machinery and production lines
• translates mechanical processes into stable, predictable control logic
• programs PLC systems with a focus on clarity, robustness, and maintainability
• develops visualization and operator interfaces that reflect real process logic
• integrates automation systems seamlessly into existing plants and retrofit environments

Projects are typically characterized by:

• high interface density
• heterogeneous machine components
• non-standard boundary conditions
• demanding commissioning phases

How problems are approached

Engineering decisions are driven by real operating conditions, not theoretical ideal states.

Key principles:

• function before elegance
• clarity before complexity
• stability before feature density

Systems are designed so that:

• operators understand them
• maintenance teams can work with them
• future modifications remain possible

Programming is not optimized for short-term commissioning speed, but for long-term operational reliability.

What clients benefit from

Clients typically experience:

• fewer issues during commissioning
• predictable system behavior under load
• reduced interface conflicts between mechanics, electrics, and software
• control systems that remain understandable years after installation

Many problems are avoided before they occur — through experience-based design decisions rather than reactive troubleshooting.

Selected technical domains

• industrial automation and control systems
• PLC programming and system architecture
• visualization and HMI development
• electrical planning and signal design
• integration of complex machine environments
• retrofit and modernization of existing plants

Technology is selected based on system requirements, not personal preference.

Typical project environments

• automated production lines
• processing and material handling systems
• retrofit projects with existing machinery
• plants with mixed generations of control technology

Role within the engineering network

This role forms the technical backbone of automation and control within the engineering network — ensuring that mechanical concepts, electrical execution, and software logic form a coherent, functioning whole.