Automation Engineer – Frankfurt

Automation Engineer - Frankfurt - 12 months+

For a large global Data Center company we are looking for an Automation Engineer to support in Frankfurt, Germany on a 12 month contract.

You will need to work onsite in Frankfurt for the initial 6 months and comfortable travelling to Europe after that.

Support site operations for remediation projects and maintenance tasks related to Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and critical network/control systems.
Lead or assist in commissioning and post-commissioning activities, ensuring reliable system performance and data recovery.
Manage escalations, change controls, and maintenance events affecting BMS/BAS across all operated buildings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Engineering, Construction, and Site Operations to maintain and improve automation architecture.
Coordinate integration timelines to program, test, and commission mission-critical control systems.
Innovate and challenge existing processes to deliver ultra-reliable, ultra-efficient data center automation systems.

Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, Beckhoff, Schneider, Rockwell)
Practical experience in PLC programming, SCADA integration, and system commissioning in industrial or data center environments
Ignition SCADA experience
Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS/BMS), field devices, control loops, and network topologies
Strong background in Instrumentation & Control, Automation, Mechatronics, or similar technical field and proven experience with industrial automation system commissioning.

Desirable:

If interested please apply with your latest CV and contact number.

chloe.carr@next-ventures.com