Automation Engineer / Automation Specialist – Interim / Project Contract (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

• You support the commissioning, ramp-up and stabilization of automated line and equipment modules.
• You analyze and resolve technical issues during start-up and early operation.
• You perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and automation-related topics.
• You support testing, adjustments and optimization of automated production and laboratory processes.
• You work closely with internal laboratory, production, engineering and maintenance teams.
• You coordinate technical topics with external suppliers and support follow-up on open issues.
• You help improve availability, process stability, quality and throughput of the automated modules.
• You document relevant technical findings, actions and open points in a clear and pragmatic way.

What you bring

• Experience in automation, mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering or a comparable technical field.
• Practical experience with automated equipment, production lines, laboratory automation or similar technical systems.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and automation-related interactions.
• A strong hands-on mindset: you do not only analyze issues, you actively help solve them.
• Structured and solution-oriented way of working, especially in ramp-up environments where not everything is fully stabilized yet.
• Good communication skills when working with internal teams and external partners.
• Good English skills for technical communication in an international environment; German skills are an advantage.
• Short-term availability for an on-site assignment in Jena.

What we offer

• A temporary project role with direct impact on the successful ramp-up of automated line modules.
• A practical project environment with short communication paths and a clear operational focus.
• Collaboration with experienced teams from laboratory, production, engineering and external partners.
• Competitive compensation within an interim / project contract setup.
• Approx. 6-month assignment with ASAP start.

Does this sound like the right project for you?
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to successfully ramp up our automated line modules in Jena.