Mechatronics & Automation Engineer

We are looking for a Mechatronics & Automation Engineer to join us on our mission to build the world's first autonomous factory for carbon fiber manufacturing. 

Are you excited about connecting the shop floor - feeding systems, sensors, PLCs, and robots - into one seamless production system? Are you interested in working in a highly collaborative team within a fast-growing deep-tech company? Are you looking to spend your time and motivation on making a difference in the climate emergency?

• Be part of a motivated engineering team to develop Holy's revolutionary manufacturing technology.

• Design, build, and maintain the embedded and industrial automation systems that connect our shop floor - feeding systems, sensors, PLCs, robots and IoT devices.

• Lead the electrical design and integration of new equipment into our production line.

• Work closely with our advanced composite engineers to parametrise relevant data points from the manufacturing process.

• Integrate and program industrial robots (e.g. KUKA, UR) and PLC/Profinet systems.

• Ensure seamless, reliable operation of our production floor.

• Follow your intellectual curiosity and learn about new markets and technologies together with your co-workers.

• Create high tech solutions for exciting customer projects.

• This position can develop into an expert, a generalist, or a team lead position and we will make sure that we sit together to discuss your development goals.

• You hold a degree in a relevant field (mechatronics, electrical engineering, automation, or similar) and have 1-2 years of working experience in solving similar problems.

• You have a passion for mechatronics and hands-on experience with embedded systems (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi), motor selection, and circuit design.

• You have experience with industrial automation and OT, including PLC programming.

• You are passionate about working on problems that have not been solved before and appreciate an agile working environment.

• You like to build projects from a white piece of paper, taking ownership comes naturally to you.

• You like collaborating with others to develop our product and are able to communicate with non-technical experts on technical topics.

• You have an autonomous working attitude and the ability to simply get started.

• PLUS: You have software development experience.

• PLUS: You have experience with industrial robots (e.g. KUKA, UR robots) and Profinet/PLC integration.

You do not tick all the boxes? We are looking for driven candidates who most importantly add to our culture, and don't just blend in. 

• Honesty: Being authentic and honest creates trust toward colleagues, customers, and business partners.

• Optimism: Positivity is the fuel for all good decisions. Smile and spread positivity in the workplace. Do not take yourself too seriously and treat others with respect.

• Focus: Always separate unimportant from important. Focus on the impactful actions that lead to impactful results.

• Courage: Courage is the source of any big success. Stand up for your ideas, no matter how bold.

• Sustainability: Do it nice or do it twice. Consider the future consequences of your actions holistically.

• We win and fail together: Fail early, fail often, fail forward. Failure is where the lessons are. We overcome challenges as a team. 

• Impact: Work on a meaningful solution in the fight against climate change with us.

• Growth: Learn from experienced colleagues, grow your knowledge, and expand your skills within your field or by entering new ones.

• Ownership: Take ownership and meaningfully shape an early-stage company.

• Competitive compensation: We believe in rewarding good work.

• Equity: We want you to become a part of us.

• Additional perks: We cover 50% of your costs for fitness (Wellpass), language courses, and the German public transport ticket.

• Pick your poison: Use the technical equipment of your choice including a meaningful home office set-up.

• Fun place to work: Enjoying work is crucial for us.