Senior Automation Engineer – Green Hydrogen (gn)

Grafton Deutschland GmbH

Job Description

My client is seeking a dynamic Senior Automation Engineer to support their entry into the P2X market. In this role you will be responsible to design hardware and software concepts for their green hydrogen and renewable fuel solutions.

They are looking for a professional with wealthy experience in automation hardware and software system engineering.


  • Develop innovative automation hardware and software concepts for our plant solutions
  • Define the requirements for the automation equipment
  • Align and jointly review interfaces to the process equipment and MES applications
  • Participating HAZOP and LOPA studies
  • Take care about cyber security requirements and solutions
  • Work closely with project management and disciplines such as piping, layout, static and rotating equipment and electrical disciplines both in the proposal and engineering phase
  • Be the interface to the automation hardware and software engineers
  • Lead hardware and software FATs and SATs
  • Be part of the commissioning, start-up, and optimization team


  • Degree level qualification in an automation or process engineering discipline
  • Minimum five years of experience in automation hardware and software design
  • Experience with different industry control systems, Siemens PCS7 system and programming experience is a plus
  • Knowledge about substation systems, experience with protocols like IEC61850 is a plus
  • Ability to consult with customers and suppliers about technical design requirements is expected
  • Explain design solutions in an engaging manner
  • Strong communication, analytical and planning skills
  • Solution/team/customer oriented with the confidence to act pro-actively
  • Fluent in English. Another European language is an advantage
  • Willingness to travel for at least 5 days per month

The company offers a secure job in an innovative and international company with long-term development opportunities.

  • To be part of a world class team enabling the growth of the P2X economy and therefore meeting key environmental targets
  • To work in a multicultural environment which fosters a culture of continuous development and inclusivity
  • To operate in a flat hierarchy, open for challenge and debate with the advantage of a start-up culture within a global well-established company
  • To benefit from a hybrid working environment
  • To enjoy the advantage to grow alongside the business and become an expert in this field with a chance for a further career step alongside the growth of the business
  • To enjoy first class industry or on the job training
  • Further benefits to be discussed at offer stage
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