Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- Embedded
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- from 3.415 € gross/month
Job Summary
In this role, you develop automation systems for 2PP printers, integrate machine controls, test automated workflows, and document results to enhance NanoPro systems.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As an Automation Engineer for NanoPro, you are part of the NanoPro engineering team and contribute to the technical implementation, testing, integration, and further development of NanoPro systems, UpNano's next generation of 2PP printers.
- The role focuses on PLC-based automation, machine control, and system integration.
- You report to the Lead NanoPro Engineering and work closely with the CTO.
- Actively contribute to the development, testing, integration, and improvement of NanoPro systems.
- Implement and maintain the PLC backbone that controls and monitors system parameters to ensure stable operation.
- Develop and test automation sequences, commissioning methods, and machine workflows for NanoPro.
- Develop prototypes, experiments, feasibility checks, and technical evaluations.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, optical, software, and automation-related issues.
- Ensure that NanoPro systems are reliable, safe, maintainable, and well documented.
- Work closely with software, electronics, applications, materials, production, service, quality management, procurement, and external suppliers.
- Contribute to planning, technical clarification, effort estimation, and prioritisation of development tasks.
- Provide proactive feedback on technical risks, dependencies, test results, and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain structured and traceable documentation of development results, changes, test outcomes, and system configurations.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree or equivalent technical qualification in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, mechatronics, software engineering, or a related technical field.
Qualifications
- Ability to integrate automation systems with sensors, actuators, drives, and other external devices.
- Gutes Verständnis verschiedener 3D-Druckverfahren, mit Schwerpunkt auf 2PP-basierte Drucksysteme.
- Ability to document software, system configurations, test results, risks, changes, and improvement proposals.
- Grundlegendes Verständnis in Mechanik, Elektrotechnik und CAD ist von Vorteil.
- Practical knowledge of programming languages such as Python and C++ is beneficial.
- Excellent command of English; German is an advantage.
- Unabhängiger, strukturierter und lösungsorientierter Arbeitsstil mit starker Eigenverantwortung für die zugewiesenen Themen.
- Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on mentality for supporting assembly, testing, prototype development, and troubleshooting.
- High attention to detail and quality awareness.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work across departments.
- Neugier und Offenheit gegenüber neuen Technologien und experimentellen Ansätzen.
- Zuverlässigkeit und Verantwortlichkeit innerhalb der Projektverantwortlichkeiten und -zeitpläne.
Experience
- Experience in automation engineering and machine control with a focus on PLC-based platforms (B&R, SIMATIC, Beckhoff, or similar).
- Experience with industrial communication technologies, I/O systems, safety functions, diagnostics, and HMI integration.
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What we offer
- An exciting and innovative work environment with a pleasant, team-oriented atmosphere.
- A high degree of personal responsibility and autonomy in shaping your daily work.
- A diverse range of tasks and excellent development opportunities in a growing international company.
- Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and company events.
- Access to a free in-house fitness centre to support your well-being.
- Secure bike storage and changing rooms for an active commute.
- Complimentary soft drinks, coffee, tea, and a weekly fresh fruit basket.
- The actual minimum salary is 3,415.01 EUR gross per month (based on a 38.5-hour week), the actual salary depends on your qualifications and experience.
- Any accrued overtime is partially compensated in the form of time off and partially paid out.
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About Your Employer
UpNano GmbH
Wien
UpNano is a spin-off company of the Technical University of Vienna, founded in September 2018. The company focuses on developing, producing and commercializing high-resolution 3D printing systems and related materials.
Description
- Company Size
- 1-49 Employees
- Founding Year
- 2018
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Handcraft, Trade, Electronics, Automatization
Automation Engineer
- Salary
- from 3.415 € gross/monthEstimated net salary based on the gross salary in the job ad.from 2.412 € net/month
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
