Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations. By combining autonomous platforms with intelligent software and AI, Quantum Systems enables customers to operate, understand and act across domains.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• PLC Programming: You develop and implement software solutions for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial applications.

• Commissioning of Automation Systems: You are responsible for the installation and commissioning of PLC systems, ensuring that they operate correctly and reliably.

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: You carry out regular maintenance activities and resolve faults and technical issues as quickly as possible. Due to our maritime background, offshore fieldwork is also required.

• Optimization of Production Processes: You analyze existing systems and develop improvement proposals to increase efficiency and productivity.

• Documentation: You prepare technical documentation, operating manuals, and training materials for users, customers, and colleagues.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: You work closely with engineers, project managers, and other specialists to plan and implement complex projects.

What you bring to the team:

• You have successfully completed a degree or vocational training in automation engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable field, and have several years of professional experience in PLC programming.

• Analytical mindset and conceptual skills

• Enjoyment of working in a team

• High level of commitment and strong self-motivation

• Independent and meticulous approach to work

• Reliability, flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork skills

• Strong sense of responsibility

• Fluency in German and good English language skills

• Practical experience in programming machine and system controls

• Knowledge of electrical drive technology

• Experience with common programming environments, preferably PLC programming (e.g., CODESYS, Siemens S7, Beckhoff TwinCAT), and HMI systems

• Willingness to travel worldwide
  

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.

• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.

• Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.

• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.

• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.

• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

About us:

Quantum Systems develops advanced autonomous systems for defense and security operations across multiple domains, powered by integrated software and AI. Quantum Systems is at the forefront of AI-powered aerial, ground, naval robotics, developing a family of smart systems that go far beyond traditional drones. Built on a foundation of in-house hardware, software and AI, our systems transform data into critical insights, empowering decision-making across security, defense and public safety, as well as for the commercial, industrial and GIS sectors. Our vertically integrated system with industry leading endurance, enable seamless interoperability and software interconnectivity. On-board AI powers multi-modality sensing, autonomous navigation, anti-jamming, swarm operations and more.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.

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