Automation Engineer

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  • Unbefristeter Vertrag
  • Pitesti

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-in white, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross car beams. With 8,000 employees we are active all over the globe.

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last updated: 15.09.2026

Your Tasks

  • Ensures the functionality of the equipment and its safety systems;
  • Performs reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance to guarantee that equipment is kept operational and in safe working condition;
  • Ensures compliance with deadlines for completing assigned activities at a high-quality standard;
  • Completes the Intervention Register and Maintenance Journal;
  • Performs maintenance on electromechanical equipment in production and technical support areas;
  • Ensures the operation of automation systems within established technical parameters;
  • Executes maintenance activities on automation systems;
  • Proposes solutions to improve processes

Your Profile

  • University degree in a technical field (Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics);
  • Solid knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and electrical systems/equipment;
  • Proficiency in Siemens WinCC Flexible, STEP 7, and Industrial Networks (Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet);
  • Advanced English skills;
  • Advanced PLC programming skills;
  • Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots (trajectory, design, maintenance) is an advantage;
  • Knowledge of spot welding, arc welding, as well as Tucker and Harms & Wende equipment is a plus;
  • Strong technical expertise and understanding of production processes;
  • Flexible, self-disciplined, organized, communicative, and able to work well under pressure;
  • At least 2 years of experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

Interested?

Please send us your complete application documents
(cover letter, CV, certificates and references) directly via our online application portal.

We look forward to receiving your application

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Contact

KIRCHHOFF Automotive Romania
SRL
Alexandra Vlad
Dacia Street no. 249
117221 Cateasca
ROMANIA
Phone +40 371 550 954
HR-pitesti.ro@kirchhoff-
automotive.com
http://www.kirchhoff-automotive.com