Automation Engineer (m/f/x)

Skeleton' Technologies is looking for a driven

Automation Engineer

with the vision to match our ambition.

Your tasks in the net zero journey:

• Design, develop, and optimize automation systems for supercapacitor production lines
• Program and maintain PLCs (e.g., Siemens) and industrial control systems
• Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems for production monitoring and control
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, and advanced sensors into manufacturing processes
• Lead commissioning and validation of new production equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related production issues to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with process engineers to improve yield, cycle time, and quality
• Support data acquisition systems and implement Industry 4.0 solutions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and CE regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
  

Requirements

We don’t expect to master it all. At Skeleton, you’ll have the support of the team and we work together to achieve our goals. However, there are requirements you should be able to fulfill to succeed in this role:

• Successfully completed studies as an Engineer / Technician in the field of automation, electrical engineering, information technology, mechatronics or equivalent education.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in a production environment, in special machine construction, automotive industry on the planning of automation solutions.
• Experience in the partial and full automation of manufacturing processes.
• Good experience in programming (PLC, HMI, robotics) - ideal: TIA Portal, WinCC, C#, C++, Scout, Fanuc, Yaskawa
  Experience with MES applications and industrialized networks as well as in the IT / OT area desirable.
• Demonstrate success in the given field of activity and have already implemented projects.
• Supervised the development and commissioning of production systems desirable.
• Structured working style, you are project-focused, being on time and on the budget, dynamic, flexible.
• Have fluent German and English language skills.

Benefits

We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.

• We offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies.
• Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice every day.
• A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
• An additional day off every year for your birthday.
• Use our Edenred Voucher Card for your shopping experience with a top-up every month.
• We offer a company pension scheme for your financial security in the future.
• Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness).
• We have a pet-friendly office.
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year’s parties, and other initiatives!
  

About Skeleton

Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.

It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to 40% more energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilizing electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.

When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else.