About this role
<p><strong>Your Job: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Define and maintain the automation and controls system architecture.</li> <li>Platform approaches for PLC systems (incl. engineering) with different CPUs, fieldbus interfaces, IOs.</li> <li>Processes to fulfill security and safety standards.</li> <li>Good understanding of realtime operating systems.</li> <li>Design and oversee PLC, HMI, SCADA-Systems.</li> <li>Evaluate emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and edge computing.</li> <li>Develop standards and frameworks for integrating AI into industrial environments.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to apply:</li> <li>Deep Learning.</li> <li>Predictive analytics.</li> <li>Agentic approaches using LLMs.</li> <li>Collaborate on development of Digital twins.</li> <li>Mentor engineers in both controls and AI competencies.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Competencies an</strong><strong>d Requirements: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field</li> <li>Extensive experience (typically 8–15+ years) in architecture driven Software development</li> <li>Solid understanding of:<br>o Control system architectures.<br>o Industrial cybersecurity and safety.<br>o PLC programming.<br>o Industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP).</li> <li>Strong system-level and data-driven thinking.</li> <li>Ability to combine controls engineering with AI concepts.</li> <li>Experience with digital twins and simulation tools.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving and innovation mindset.</li> <li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional and international environments.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Personal Competencies and Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Team player, able to work in a multicultural working environment;</li> <li>Thinking out of the box, creativity and continuous improvement attitude;</li> <li>Flexible, adaptable, open to meet the change and acquire new knowledge and skill; </li> <li>Excellent written and spoken English. </li> </ul><p> </p> <p>In case your professional qualification corresponds to the above requirements and you wish to join our growing team, please send us your CV and a cover letter.</p> <p>Reference code: 14414</p> <p>IPE Level: F3-II </p> <p>Country: Bulgaria (BG) </p> <p>City: Sofia, Festo Production - TEC </p> <p>Company: Festo Production EOOD </p> <p>Hiring Manager: Holger Schwind</p> <p>Department: PF-OCEE - EA Engineering SW, PF-OCEE</p> <p>HR contact person: Aleksandar Antonov Angelov, +359(2)4631-352 </p>