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Head of Controls/Software

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  • Level
    Lead
  • Job Field
    IT, Software, DevOps
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Bremen, Hanover
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will take charge of leading and optimizing software and automation projects, managing your team, and defining technical standards for innovative solutions in complex global projects.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • We are looking for a dedicated and visionary Head of Controls & Software.
    • As Head of Controls/Software, you are responsible for the operational and strategic management of various teams and work on exciting and challenging global projects for assembly and testing systems.
    • In a dual role, you work as a Team Lead in the Software department. Your main responsibilities as a Team Lead include disciplinary and technical management of the assigned staff, including capacity and personnel planning.
    • You motivate your team and employees and develop the staff according to their strengths.
    • You serve as the point of contact for complex tasks and issues in inquiries and projects.
    • They identify and manage development and optimization projects in the areas of: automation technology & robotics, cloud-based software technologies and architectures, artificial intelligence (AI) & physical AI.
    • Active participation in defining technical standards, methods, and best practices for the development of future control and software solutions.
    • Active participation in the management team and involvement in strategic corporate decisions as well as the technological orientation of the company.
    • Ensuring successful project execution in terms of quality, deadlines, and costs.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • You have successfully completed a degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation Technology or possess a comparable qualification.

    Qualifications

    • In-depth knowledge of PLC systems and automation solutions, especially with Siemens, Beckhoff, and industrial robotics systems.
    • Innovative spirit and enthusiasm for establishing new technologies and methods within the company.
    • Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style.
    • Strong communication, moderation, and coordination skills.
    • Entrepreneurial thinking as well as a high awareness of costs and quality.
    • Fluent German skills (at least C1) as well as very good spoken and written English skills.
    • Willingness to occasionally undertake national and international business trips.

    Experience

    • Several years of professional and ideally leadership experience in automation technology.
    • Proven experience in the development, commissioning, and optimization of complex automation systems.
    • Experience in software development using current AI tools as well as a solid understanding of software processes such as DevOps and GitOps.
    • Experience with data engineering methods such as Data Science or Data Mining.

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    What we offer

    • Flexible working hours
    • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave in accordance with the collective agreement
    • Vacation and Christmas bonuses, collective agreement supplementary pay
    • Subsidized lunch
    • Free parking
    • Close collaboration with executives and employee representatives

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    Benefits

    Work-Life-Integration

    Higher Take-Home Pay

    Topics You Will Work On

    Job Locations

    • Location Hanover

      Niedersachsen

      Germany

    • Location Bremen

      Bremen

      Germany

    About Your Employer

    Krause Automation GmbH

    Krause Automation GmbH

    Krause Automation GmbH, located in Bremen and Wedemark, is an internationally operating company specializing in industrial automation solutions. As a subsidiary of Agile Robots SE, it combines expertise in robotics and software to provide intelligent manufacturing solutions for automotive and industrial applications.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Industry
    Electronics, Automatization
  • Logo Krause Automation GmbH

    Head of Controls/Software

    Location
    Bremen, Hanover
    Working Model
    Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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