Automation & Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls Engineer

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies

Essen, Germany

How you'll contribute

You’ll play a pivotal role in our Automation & Controls efforts, bringing your expertise to create reliable and scalable control systems that drive efficiency and innovation. Specifically you will...

• Take ownership of our pilot plant control systems—from equipment commissioning to system optimization.
• Develop and implement automation strategies for process units including pumps, fans, valves, and sensors.
• Integrate data acquisition systems and interface with backend databases for process monitoring and analytics.
• Design and standardize control system architecture for future scalability and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant performance through control system refinement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration.

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables

Months 0–3

• Acclimate quickly to existing systems and take full ownership of a pilot plant’s controls.
• Commission core components such as pumps, sensors, and fans.
• Begin optimizing process parameters for efficiency and reliability.

Months 3–6

• Automate key plant functions and develop robust interfaces with database management systems.
• Ensure long-term operational stability through improved controls and data visibility.

Months 6–12

• Lead the development of a standardized, scalable system architecture.
• Fully commission new plants with state-of-the-art control systems.
• Introduce control strategies that enhance reliability and enable data-driven performance improvements.

About you

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science.
• Over 2 years of automation experience in a manufacturing and production environment, demonstrating consistent delivery of results.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are a strong plus.