Hardware Engineer (Automation)

TL;DR

Hardware Engineer (Automation): Planning and designing electrical systems for automation, safety, and conveyor technology with an accent on functional safety and machinery standards. Focus on designing electrical layouts using EPLAN, coordinating supplier tenders, and providing technical support for international project installations.

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Algés, Portugal)

Company

Global technology company providing intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions.

What you will do

• Plan and design electrical systems for automation and conveyor technology.
• Conduct risk assessments and PL calculations and prepare customer documentation.
• Define tender documents for suppliers and monitor installation progress at project sites.
• Provide technical support for installation activities until customer acceptance.
• Provide temporary technical leadership for hardware engineering subprojects during execution.

Requirements

• Degree in automation/electrical engineering or certification as a technician or master craftsman.
• Professional experience in automation and functional safety for machines and systems.
• Proficiency in applying machinery directives and relevant industry standards.
• Experience with common bus systems such as Ethernet, PROFINET, and PROFIBUS.
• Experience in electrical design using RUPLAN / EPLAN within sorting and distribution technology.
• English language skills and willingness to travel worldwide for project execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Mixed work mode: Home Office / On-site.
• Health insurance for all direct family members and personal accident insurance.
• Meal allowance and employee program assistance.
• Additional holidays for birthdays and two other annual days.
• Modern IT equipment and an international project environment.