Job Title: Freelance Automation Engineer (Siemens PCS 7)
Location: Flensburg, Northern Germany
Project: Energy Infrastructure and Industrial Automation Projects
Start Date: Within 4 weeks
Contract Type: Freelance Contract, Initial 6 Months with Potential Extensions
About the Client:
Our client is involved in the delivery of automation and control systems for energy infrastructure projects across Northern Germany.
Their work covers power generation, utilities, renewable energy and district heating systems, including heat pump installations.
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Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer specialising in Siemens PCS 7 to support the design, configuration, integration and commissioning of industrial automation systems.
The successful candidate will work on energy infrastructure projects, supporting automation activities from system development and modification through to functional testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
This is a predominantly site based freelance opportunity, with up to one remote working day per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, configure and modify automation systems using Siemens PCS 7.
Support the integration of automation and control systems across energy infrastructure projects.
Carry out functional testing and commissioning of automated plant systems.
Troubleshoot automation and control system issues.
Support system modifications, testing and optimisation.
Work alongside engineering and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide technical support throughout project implementation and commissioning.
Travel to additional project locations when required.
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PCS 7.
Experience in automation system configuration, integration, testing and commissioning.
Previous experience within power generation, utilities, renewable energy, district heating or similar industrial environments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities.
Fluent German and professional working proficiency in English.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Eligibility to undertake freelance or self-employed work in Germany.
Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Contract Details
Location: Flensburg, Northern Germany
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extensions
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Remote Working: Up to 1 day per week
Start: Within 4 weeks