Instrumentation and Control Technician

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Technician optimizing measurement and control systems for thermal process plants in a technology group focusing on high-purity quartz glass. Collaborating with internal teams to enhance process stability and efficiency.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBitterfeld-Wolfen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in measurement, control, and regulation technology for thermal processes, with a strong focus on PLC systems and process optimization. Capable of analyzing control strategies and ensuring compliance with functional safety regulations while coordinating with various stakeholders.

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PLC Systems (Siemens S7/TIA Portal)Instrumentation and Control TechnologyProcess Control Systems (PLS80E, Invensys I/A)Functional Safety RegulationsProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills

Measurement TechnologyControl TechnologyRegulation TechnologyFault DiagnosisTroubleshootingControl Loop AnalysisTemperature ControlPressure ControlFlow ControlTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical Working StyleProblem-Solving Ability

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsAutomation Technology

Industry Keywords

Thermal Process IndustryIndustrial FurnacesBurner SystemsProcess SequencesEnergy Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You maintain and optimize the measurement, control and regulation (MCR) technology of our thermal process plants, contributing to stable and efficient process operation.
By analyzing and continuously improving control loops, you ensure the adherence to defined process parameters and high process stability.
You support fault diagnosis and troubleshooting in MCR and automation systems.
In addition, you maintain and parameterize PLC systems, participate in program changes and optimize temperature, pressure and flow control loops.
As part of commissioning, conversions and modernization projects, you contribute your technical expertise and support the successful implementation of plant modifications.
You plan and implement improvement measures to increase plant availability and energy efficiency, specify suitable field devices, sensors and actuators and evaluate their use.
Your responsibilities are rounded off by coordinating external service providers in the field of instrumentation and automation, maintaining technical documentation and working closely with production, maintenance, engineering and external suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed degree (B.Sc.) in automation, measurement and control engineering or a comparable field
Several years of professional experience in instrumentation and control (MCR) technology in the process or thermal-process industry
Knowledge of measurement, control and regulation technology for industrial furnaces, burner systems and comparable thermal processes
Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens S7/TIA Portal) and industrial automation technology
Experience in analysing control strategies, process sequences and process control systems (PLS80E, Invensys I/A)
Understanding of functional safety and relevant technical regulations
Confident user of MS Office applications
Structured, analytical working style, strong communication skills and pronounced problem-solving ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive remuneration – competitive base salary according to the chemical industry collective agreement, annual one-off payments (vacation pay, Christmas bonus, Zukunftsbetrag), age-related time-off options and an extension of statutory long-term care insurance through a company supplementary care insurance
Health & wellbeing – occupational health service with comprehensive preventive medical examinations, social counselling and an employee canteen offering freshly prepared meals daily
Modern working-time arrangements – 38.5 hours per week with flexible scheduling around core working-time windows. Compensatory time off for overtime, age-related time-off options, 30 days of annual leave, special leave for particular occasions, and the option to individually increase or decrease your weekly working hours