Junior Automation Engineer – Facilities SCADA, PLC

Black Semiconductor

. Support the operation, monitoring and maintenance of the SCADA system (Siemens WinCC OA) and Siemens S7-1500 PLCs .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAachen • GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting and maintaining SCADA systems and PLCs, with a strong foundation in automation technology and a commitment to continuous learning. Proficient in troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

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SCADA System SupportPLC ProgrammingSiemens WinCC OAElectrical Engineering DegreeLoop Checks and Diagnostics

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Hard Skills

SCADA SystemPLC ProgrammingSiemens S7-1500Automation TechnologyField-Signal TroubleshootingDocumentation ManagementData Point BuildingTrend AnalysisReport GenerationCommissioning Support

Soft Skills

Team-OrientedCuriosityEagerness to LearnCareful Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Siemens TIA PortalField DevicesOperator Screens

Certifications & Qualifications

Electronics Technician for Automation TechnologyState-Certified Technician (Techniker)

Industry Keywords

Automation SystemsInstrumentationDiagnosticsAlarms and FaultsCalibration Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the operation, monitoring and maintenance of the SCADA system (Siemens WinCC OA) and Siemens S7-1500 PLCs
Participate in loop checks, tracing signals from field devices through I/O and PLCs to operator screens
Confirm commands move valves, dampers and actuators
Investigate and resolve alarms and faults during commissioning and live operation
Support instrument calibration checks and field-signal troubleshooting
Build datapoints, screens, trends and reports
Keep documentation up to date
Gradually take on greater system responsibility
Collaborate with experienced colleagues, facility teams and IT teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed apprenticeship as an Electronics Technician for Automation Technology plus further training as a state-certified technician (Techniker), or comparable qualification; alternatively, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, or comparable
2–3 years of professional experience with initial hands-on exposure
Basic knowledge of PLC programming and/or SCADA, ideally in a Siemens environment (S7 / TIA Portal, WinCC OA)
Solid foundation on comparable platforms and willingness to learn the employer's systems
Curiosity about large automation systems, from field instrument to operator screen
Eagerness to learn loop checks, diagnostics and commissioning
Careful, team-oriented way of working
Good command of English; German is an advantage