Automation Engineer (IT/OT)

Quick Facts

• Role: Automation Engineer (IT/OT)

Description

Manage and maintain OT control systems, including backups and software analysis for production environments (Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC). Process operational data for monitoring, support IT/OT project implementation, and help diagnose faults in production equipment and industrial networks. Maintain technical documentation and provide training/support to colleagues and shift technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage and back up OT control systems
• Analyze software projects (Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC)
• Collect, find, and process data for operational information gathering
• Actively participate in the delivery of IT/OT projects
• Assist in diagnosing faults of technological equipment
• Implement software changes based on operational requirements
• Support maintenance, repairs, and modernization of technologies
• Perform basic diagnostics of industrial networks
• Propose preventive and corrective measures
• Maintain technical documentation and records
• Coordinate with vendors and take over new technologies
• Train colleagues and support shift technicians

Requirements

• Service-technician-level knowledge of Siemens control systems (Step7, TIA)
• Orientation in industrial communication (Profibus, Profinet, AS-i)
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and responsibly
• Eagerness to learn and further develop
• Secondary education in electrical engineering
• Fluent Czech; English sufficient for technical documentation
• Valid NV 194/2022 Sb §6 certification (formerly NV 50)

Benefits

• Friendly, supportive team in Kladno and a strong company culture
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses based on company results
• Annual salary increases
• Pension insurance contribution
• Referral program (up to 30,000 CZK for bringing a new colleague)
• Start date ideally as soon as possible
• Ongoing skills and personal development training (including internal trainers)
• Opportunity for professional and career growth
• Thorough, patient onboarding with experienced colleagues (adaptation program and Buddy system)
• 25 days of vacation and 37.5 hours/week working time
• Company mobile phone and optional family plans
• Laptop
• Meal allowance lump sum included in net salary
• Free coffee, tea, and bakery items from production on site
• Employee discounts on products and team social/cultural/sport activities
• Discounts for theater performances and sports events
• Gifts for employees and more