Senior Project Engineer (m/w/d)
Fast Facts
Expertise: PLC programming, SCADA/HMI systems, zenon or comparable tools (e.g. WinCC, Aveva, B&R, STEP7)
Location: Salzburg (on-site)
Level: Senior (5–7 years of experience)
Would you like to actively shape automation solutions — without being constantly on the road?
At COPA-DATA, you develop automation solutions with real impact. As part of a dedicated team, you bring in your experience, support our customers in their success, and help turn complex requirements into reliable solutions. Curious? Then let’s talk!
Your key responsibilities
Designing and implementing tailored automation solutions using zenon
Developing technical concepts and prototypes together with customers
Providing technical consulting: requirements analysis, solution design, and customer alignment
Supporting colleagues through mentoring and internal training sessions
Collaborating closely with Sales, Support, and Product Development
Creating clear and structured technical documentation for your solutions
Your qualifications
Technical education (technical college, university of applied sciences, or university) in automation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science
Project experience with system integrators, IT/OT consulting firms, or in mechanical engineering environments
Strong experience in PLC programming; experience with zenon or comparable tools is a plus
Industry experience in life sciences, manufacturing, or energy engineering is an advantage
Very good English skills; German is a plus
Independent, solution-oriented working style combined with clear and effective communication
Depending on professional experience, this position is at least classified according to the IT collective agreement in ST1/entry level. The final gross salary is in line with the market and is based on your training, qualifications and experience.
This position is part of Customer Services team.
Which special skills/soft skills should I bring to the table?
We’re searching for open-minded people who enjoy working on improvements and solutions, who have a lot of team spirit and independence and who are fearless when it comes to new things. Bring your sense of humor and intercultural curiosity with you to work and communicate openly and clearly so that we can share knowledge, express opinions, and move projects forward. Enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. That’s how we win over others to new ideas and finish projects successfully.
Interested?
We are COPA-DATA, a global independent software development company. We solve highly complex tasks as per our motto:
There is always an easier way.
zenon is our successful software platform, developed for automation and digitization projects as well as to implement sustainability goals in production companies. You've probably enjoyed food or drinks, have taken medication or a ride in a car that was produced with the help of zenon. Or maybe your electricity provider works with our software? It's quite possible that we've already been connected, even if indirectly.
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