Automation Engineer

Beneq

Automation Engineer developing and maintaining software for advanced Spatial ALD systems. Collaborating with engineering teams to translate customer requirements into automation solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeEspoo • 🇫🇮 FinlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation engineering with a strong focus on PLC software development, particularly in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and structured text coding. Capable of delivering robust automation solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and maintainability in multidisciplinary environments.

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PLC Software DevelopmentBeckhoff TwinCAT 3HMI Design ToolsSQL DatabasesAutomation Instrumentation

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Hard Skills

Automation EngineeringStructured Text CodingServo DrivesElectrical DrawingsLaboratory TestingMachine Control SolutionsSoftware DocumentationTroubleshootingAutomation ArchitectureDevOps Practices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer-Oriented MindsetTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

HTML5JavaScriptPostgresMSSQL

Industry Keywords

Spatial ALDAutomation SolutionsGlobal Customer CommissioningSafetyQuality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and maintain the automation software that controls Beneq's advanced Spatial ALD equipment.
Play a key role within the Spatial ALD Product Team, delivering automation solutions for some of the company's most advanced and innovative ALD platforms.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate customer and product requirements into robust automation solutions.
Participate in laboratory testing and global customer commissioning if required.
Develop reliable machine control solutions with a strong focus on safety, quality and maintainability.
Design and improve HMI applications and user interfaces for machine operation.
Produce and maintain software documentation.
Support software testing, laboratory simulations, equipment validation and troubleshooting.
Participate in customer commissioning, installation and software upgrades worldwide.
Support Service and Application teams with automation-related technical issues.
Contribute to the continuous development of Beneq's automation architecture, tools and software development practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Engineering background with 2+ years of experience, typically BSc or MSc degree in automation engineering.
Knowledge of PLC software development.
Preferably of Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC software, or Codesys environments and experience with IEC 61131-3 structured text.
Other PLC software knowledge is also regarded as relevant if familiar with structured text coding.
Experience with automation instrumentation and electrical drawings.
Experience with servo drives and motors.
Experience with HTML5-and JS-based HMI design tools is considered an advantage.
Familiarity with DevOps practices.
Familiarity in SQL databases (Postgres, MSSQL).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured way of working.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Customer-oriented mindset and ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Willingness to travel globally is considered an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for international travel