Project Engineer Automation (PEC)

Group presentation

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with around 93,000 employees. The company generated sales of €33 billion in 48 countries in the 2024/2025 financial year. The business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological expertise, the businesses develop innovative solutions for the challenges of the future, particularly in the areas of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

Company presentation

thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions is a business unit of the Automotive Technology segment of thyssenkrupp AG.

As an integrated body construction specialist, the company offers project business including plant engineering, toolmaking and prototype construction as well as the series production of body components from a single source. By utilizing the extensive synergies between these areas, Automotive Body Solutions is the leading contact for all aspects of bodywork.

Your responsibilities

• You are responsible for the execution and overall management of the automation scope in plant engineering projects of varying sizes, with full responsibility for the results.
• You are the responsible decision-maker for the above-mentioned scope, in coordination with the Project Manager.
• You act as the technical point of contact for automation matters for internal and external project partners as well as customers.
• You design, plan, and coordinate the external planning scope for plant engineering related to automation.
• You prepare RFQs, evaluate quotations and contribute to the supplier selection process.
• You coordinate the installation, assembly and commissioning phases on site for the automation scope.
• You are responsible for cost, schedule and project status reporting, as well as identifying and implementing corrective actions to achieve project targets and optimize project performance. This also includes sub-targets such as safety acceptance, technical milestones and final acceptance.
• You are responsible for change cost and claim management in cooperation with Procurement, Sales and Controlling/Cost Estimation, including commercial coordination with external project partners such as customers and suppliers.

Your profile

• You have completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a comparable field, or have an equivalent professional background.
• You have professional experience in plant engineering within the automotive supplier industry or the automotive industry.
• You have strong knowledge of electrical hardware design, PLC programming and commissioning, as well as solid experience in project management.
• You are proficient in using MS Office.
• You distinguish yourself through strong analytical skills combined with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges and a willingness to take responsibility.
• You think and act with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You have strong teamwork and communication skills and are confident when presenting.
• You have business-fluent English language skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to negotiate confidently. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.
• You enjoy national and international business travel and you are flexible.

Contact details

thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions

Anna Chrostowska

People Manager

+49 172 130 8199

[email protected]

Your benefits with us

At thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions you will find international teams and a wide range of exciting projects.

Are you interested? Then please apply via our online application system.

Additional benefits

• MyBenefit Cafeteria platform - /Multisport
• German language classes
• Life insurance
• Hybrid work - remote working is possible two days a week
• Flexible working hours

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Job Reference: DE_RS_18522