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GETEC Group

Automation & Process Control Supervisor – all genders

GETEC Group

. Provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the Automation & Process Control department.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeMagdeburg • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation engineering and process control, with a strong focus on developing and leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards, and implementing scalable automation solutions. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects and communicating technical concepts effectively in both German and English.

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Automation EngineeringProcess Control EngineeringSiemens TIA PortalFunctional SafetyProject Management

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Hard Skills
Automation EngineeringProcess Control EngineeringFunctional SafetySystem ArchitectureIndustrial CommunicationVersion ControlAutomated TestingCI/CDPythonC#/.NET
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsDecisivenessSolution-Oriented ApproachClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
Siemens PCS 7Copa-Data ZenonBeckhoff TwinCATCODESYSInductive Automation Ignition
Industry Keywords
IT/OT SecurityTechnical DocumentationEnergy GenerationEngineering StandardsCollaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonTypeScriptC++.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the Automation & Process Control department.
  • Develop the team, foster ownership and collaboration, and build targeted expertise.
  • Further develop the automation strategy and system architectures.
  • Establish consistent engineering standards, reusable software modules, and end-to-end development processes.
  • Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of control, visualization, and process control systems, as well as higher-level systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines, including functional safety, IT/OT security, and technical documentation requirements.
  • Ensure the maintainability, scalability, and adaptability of automation solutions throughout their entire lifecycle.
  • Coordinate internal departments, external service providers, and suppliers, and represent the department in cross-functional projects.
  • Take responsibility for resource, budget, and capacity planning.
  • Support proposal preparation by developing technical concepts, preparing effort and cost estimates, and coordinating technical requirements and interfaces.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in industrial automation and process control engineering.
  • Ideally, experience in the technical and disciplinary management of engineering teams.
  • Very good knowledge of and extensive practical experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens PCS 7, Copa-Data zenon, Beckhoff TwinCAT, CODESYS, and/or Inductive Automation Ignition.
  • Good understanding of system architectures, industrial communication, and the integration of automation and control systems into higher-level IT/OT structures.
  • Extensive knowledge of functional safety and practical experience programming safety-related control systems.
  • Experience in project management, technical standardization, and collaboration across different disciplines.
  • Experience with version control, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD.
  • Knowledge of Python, C#/.NET, C++, or TypeScript is a plus.
  • Process engineering knowledge in the field of energy generation is an advantage.
  • Structured, solution-oriented approach and the ability to communicate technical matters clearly and appropriately to different audiences.
  • Leadership skills, decisiveness, and an appreciative approach to employees and project partners.
  • Good written and spoken German and English skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working hours with flexitime
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
  • Company bicycle leasing scheme
  • Fitness and wellness benefits through Hansefit
  • Free access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Internal and external training and coaching opportunities
  • Agile working and modern office concepts
  • Discounts through the Corporate Benefits portal with more than 800 product and event providers