Senior Project Engineer (m/w/d)
COPA-DATA invites you to apply for the Senior Project Engineer (m/w/d) role. This position is located in Salzburg (on‑site) and requires 5–7 years of experience.
Fast Facts
* Level: Senior (5–7 years experience)
* Expertise: PLC programming, SCADA/HMI systems, zenon or comparable tools (e.g. WinCC, Aveva, B&R, STEP7)
* Location: Salzburg (on‑site)
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
* Flexible work times
* Company pension plan
* Health benefits (occupational health care, occupational psychologist, weekly Shiatsu, discounted private health insurance rates)
* Home office option two days a week
* Real work life balance
* Lunch allowance (monthly top‑up redeemable at restaurants and take‑out service)
* Company bike leasing program
* Further education/training (cutting‑edge courses, coaching)
Your path to us
* CV Screening
* Meeting in person (or online if necessary)
* Trial Day – get to know the team and tasks
* Signing the contract – onboarding tailored to you
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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