We are recruiting for a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, specialized in vehicle interior systems and components (e.g., headliners, door panels, interior trim and integrated modules for major OEMs worldwide).

This role is available as collaboration (PFA/SRL), with monthly invoicing.

Budget: €21,000 per year, ~€1,750/month gross

We are hiring a Resident Automation Engineer (Junior/Mid) to work on-site at a major automotive production facility in Sibiu. This is a hands-on, production-floor position focused on troubleshooting, restoring operation quickly, and preventing recurring issues.

Location & working hours

• Sibiu, Romania

• M-F, 8-17

Initial training (mandatory)

• Spain – minimum 1 month (travel availability required)

What you will do

• Diagnose and resolve machine breakdowns and production issues

• Troubleshoot and adjust PLC programs, logic, and machine sequences

• Support industrial robots and robot–PLC communication

• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, I/O, electrical systems, industrial networks, drives

• Perform root-cause analysis (RCA), implement corrective actions, and document changes

• Support new machine installations, commissioning, and production ramp-up

• Act as the technical interface between the customer and the internal engineering team

What we are looking for

• Technical education (technical school/degree) in Automation, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, or similar

• Field experience working with industrial machinery (maintenance or production)

• PLC programming/troubleshooting skills (reading logic and sequences)

• Basic knowledge/exposure to robotics

• Ability to read electrical schematics

• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to work independently on-site

Nice to have

• Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7

• Robots: KUKA, ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa

• HMI systems, industrial communication networks, servo/VFD drives, motion systems

• Automotive manufacturing experience; commissioning/ramp-up exposure

Languages

• English – mandatory

• Spanish – a plus