PLC Engineer (m/f/x)

Skeleton's Production Department is looking for a driven PLC Engineer (m/f/x) with the vision to match our ambition!

Skeleton Technologies is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to strengthen our automation capabilities at our Markranstädt production site. In this role, you will develop, optimize, and maintain PLC-based control systems that power our advanced manufacturing lines.

Our ultimate goal with Skeleton is to build a net zero future, and our role is to make sure the world is aware of how we can help save energy, cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and enable the energy transition.

Your tasks in the net zero journey:

• Develop, program, and optimize PLC control systems for automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues to ensure high equipment availability.
• Commission new production equipment and automation systems together with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Improve and standardize machine automation, safety systems, and process controls across production lines.
• Support integration of robots, sensors, drives, and industrial communication systems.
• Collaborate closely with process engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve line performance and reliability.
• Analyze production data to identify automation improvements and increase efficiency, quality, and uptime.
• Document PLC programs, system architecture, and changes in accordance with internal standards.
• Support continuous improvement and industrialization of new production technologies.

Requirements

• Degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience programming PLC systems (preferably Siemens TIA Portal).
• Experience with industrial automation systems, sensors, drives, and fieldbus communication (Profinet, EtherCAT, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with commissioning new equipment or production lines is a strong advantage.
• Major advantage among candidates: Experience with Kuka robots and/or Trumpf laser experience.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies.
• Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice everyday.
• A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
• An additional day-off every year for your birthday.
• Use our Edenred Voucher Card for your shopping experience with a top-up every month.
• We offer a company pension scheme for your financial security in the future.
• Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness).
• We have a pet-friendly office.
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year’s parties, and other initiatives!

About Skeleton

Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.

It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to 40% more energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilizing electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.

When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else.