Junior Project Engineer

Mission:

We are looking for a Junior Project Engineer to join our industrial automation team and work on real projects for production sites. This role offers hands-on experience in PLC programming, SCADA development, industrial automation, testing, and commissioning.

We are open to recent graduates and final-year students with a relevant technical background. We are ready to train the right person with a solid technical foundation, good English skills, and a strong motivation to learn and grow in industrial automation.

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in industrial automation while working alongside experienced engineers in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify SCADA visualizations for industrial automation projects.
• Support PLC and software development tasks under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Configure SCADA tags, alarms, trends, and basic reporting functions.
• Parameterize automation equipment and field devices.
• Prepare technical and project documentation, including user manuals.
• Participate in FAT/SAT activities, system testing, commissioning, and on-site project implementation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in Automation, Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation, PLC systems, and SCADA.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming (Structured Text/SCL for Siemens or equivalent languages used in Schneider Electric and Rockwell platforms).
• Understanding of industrial networks such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP.
• Ability to read technical documentation: I/O lists, P& ID, electrical schematics.
• Good communication skills, willingness to learn, and readiness to travel for commissioning activities.
• English level: Intermediate (B1) or higher.

Nice to Have:

• Internship or 1-3 years of experience in industrial automation / PLC programming.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Schneider Electric, or Rockwell automation platforms
• Basic knowledge of SQL, SSIS, or SSRS.
• Exposure to databases, XML/web services, or MES systems.

Our Offer:

• Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to different projects & actions.
• Official employment, official competitive salary.
• Annual performance based bonus;
• Hybrid work model.
• Comfortable office with generator and shelter;
• Career growth and professional development opportunities;
• Life and accident insurance;
• Medical insurance after probation period;
• Partial meal, sport or learning programs compensation;
• Corporate work equipment.
• Possible business trips across Ukraine and Europe (after war), up to 20% of working time during the first year.

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