Forward Deployed Engineer
Software Defined AutomationBavaria, Germany
Posted February 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
A mission to fundamentally improve the productivity and sustainability of global manufacturing.
Job Description
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will operate at the customer edge, deploying SDA in real industrial environments, accelerating Proofs of Value, and turning real-world execution into durable product improvements.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience in industrial automation and OT environments.
- Practical experience with PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting in production or safety-critical systems.
- Experience with one or more major automation ecosystems (e.g., Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell Automation, CODESYS-based systems, B&R, Bosch Rexroth, WAGO).
- Familiarity with industrial networking, diagnostics, versioning, backups, and deployment workflows.
- Comfort operating across IT/OT boundaries, including networking and security considerations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and clear written and verbal communication.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity participation
- Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and a strong execution culture
