Automation engineer Jobs in Bad Segeberg

Salary: 50.000 - 80.000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Experience with PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and visualization (e.g. CODESYS, TwinCAT, Automation Studio, Simatic S7, etc.)
• Systematic and careful way of working
• Working with a team with close co-operation as well sharing the knowledge, experience and idea with other team members while working independently is very much needed

Responsibilities:

• Design, program, test, and commission PLC-based control systems for the shipping industry
• Creation of system and software architecture in CODESYS
• Development of standardized function blocks
• Interface clarification with external systems
• Execution of module and integration tests
• Technical documentation
• Updating existing library & function blocks as well as creating new ones
• Automation of some of the software building process through scripts

Technologies:

• CODESYS
• Flow
• Support
• PLC
• TwinCAT
• Hardware

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Why us?
Be part of an exciting and pioneering maritime domain thats shaping the future of smart shipping and marine technology. Embrace our You build it, you run it philosophy. Take full ownership of your work and see your ideas come to life.
Benefit from an unlimited contract and a modern, inspiring workplace equipped with everything you need to thrive.
Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility of working remotely at least 2 days a week.
Receive a comprehensive onboarding program and tailored training opportunities to support your professional development.
Take advantage of a wide range of employee perks, including regular team events, a monthly Urban Sports Club membership allowance, German language course, company bike leasing, subsidized public transport tickets, mindfulness and meditation programs, and so much more!

About us
What is special about Hoppe is the diversity of the people who work here in a large team to meet the requirements of our customers. Colleagues from more than 20 nations, experienced and motivated ensure our reputation and success alongside our maritime solutions.

We offer rich and diverse career opportunities and are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals.

As an independent family-owned company, we are known as a reliable partner to shipyards, ship owners, ship operators and other customers. We combine decades of engineering and onboard expertise with the continuous innovation of technologies and see ourselves as an important partner in the digitalization of the maritime world.

last updated 33 week of 2026