Job Opening – Field Support & Automation Engineer (PLC + Robotics Hardware)
Location : Luxembourg
Contract type : Full-time (permanent)
Start date : ASAP
Industry : Autonomous Robotics / CleanTech
Who we are
SolarCleano is an ambitious start-up based in Luxembourg. You will be part of a young and dynamic research and development team with responsibilities from day one with great freedom to manage your projects in a fast-paced environment. We specialize in Solar Panel Cleaning Robots that significantly increase the efficiency of their installations.
We design and build autonomous cleaning robots, combining advanced robotics, automation, and embedded systems. Our robots operate in real-world industrial environments, and we are expanding our team to ensure top-level customer support and reliability across hardware and software
Your role
We are looking for a hands-on automation engineer with strong technical intuition to help us :
- Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC systems (codesys)
- Support the after-sales service of deployed robots (diagnostics, remote and on-site interventions)
- Provide technical assistance to customers and internal teams
- Detect and analyze issues (hardware vs software) quickly and efficiently
- Perform on-site interventions, maintenance, and commissioning
- Communicate clearly with clients under pressure, and report issues when necessary
- Contribute to continuous improvements of both robot reliability and support processes
Required Skills
Must-have :
Experience with PLC programming, ideally with codesysStrong hardware intuition : sensors, actuators, wiring, troubleshootingAbility to distinguish between mechanical, electrical, and software faultsExperience with on-site installations, maintenance, or commissioningAbility to travel to customer sites (flexibility required)Good communication skills and customer-facing attitudeCalm under pressure, solution-oriented, and reliableFluent in French and English (spoken & written)Driver’s licenseNice-to-have :
Experience with industrial mobile machines or robotics systemsBackground in mechatronics, automation, or industrial machineryBasic understanding of Linux systems and embedded softwareIdeal candidate :
Hands-on and technically sharpSelf-sufficient and pragmatic when facing field challengesComfortable juggling both software tools and physical componentsLikes solving problems and helping customers succeedThrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environmentEnjoys being outdoors to test developments