Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Engineering GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Develop and implement Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures to standardise data flow and ensure robust data governance across industrial systems
• Design, customise and maintain user-friendly HMI and SCADA systems using Ignition that are tailored to meet specific operational requirements
• You will collaborate with automation engineers to integrate Ignition with PLC systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient data exchange
• Create dynamic, real-time dashboards and visualisations in Ignition to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making
• You will apply DevOps practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines and system monitoring, to ensure that development and deployment processes are scalable, secure and efficient

Who you are

• You possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• You have extensive experience in industrial automation and are an expert in Ignition, HMI/SCADA systems and DevOps methodologies
• Proficiency in Ignition modules (e.g. Perspective, Vision, Edge), UNS development, dynamic dashboards, PLC programming and database management is required
• A significant advantage would be held by individuals with certifications such as Ignition Core or Gold Certification, or DevOps-related qualifications
• You are a problem solver with strong analytical and project management skills, who is fluent in English and who has additional language (e.g. German) proficiency and you thrive in collaborative environments

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Engineering GmbH is the expert in developing, consulting, and planning in the field of plant construction for gypsum and gypsum board processing machines. Our range of services includes the assembly and maintenance of these machines in Germany and abroad. With our many years of experience and innovative strength, we design and support industrial plants for the production of gypsum building materials, focusing on the highest quality and efficiency.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.