IIoT Automation Engineer (Junior)

Are you excited about the future of manufacturing and eager to learn how digital technologies are shaping the industry? Join us at FactoryPal for a position as IIoT Automation Engineer where you can dive into the world of Industry 4.0 and gain valuable hands-on experience! 

With HQ in Berlin, FactoryPal is a corporate Start-Up, poised to become the leading end-to-end IIoT solution for machine efficiency and equipment effectiveness. The digitally enabled solution is not just completely reshaping how companies produce and elevate their efficiency levels, but at the same time is fundamentally augmenting the way manufacturing employees do their jobs.  

We are data scientists, engineers, designers, IIoT experts, product managers, and manufacturing operations consultants. We are a team, united by our shared ambition: revolutionize manufacturing and transform the way it is done to ensure smooth operations.  

Become part of an amazing journey and successfully accompany our customers in their Digital Factory journeys!  

Your Role & Key Responsibilities 

In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the technical infrastructure and continuous data flow needed for the integration of our shopfloor apps with our customers’ production lines. You will join the Customer Success Department and closely interact and collaborate with the entire FactoryPal Team, which delivers our SaaS solution to the customer. Also, you will work in close cooperation and alignment with the digital service and engineering teams of our associated Valmet entities.  

• Design, configure, and maintain data acquisition systems and interfaces across industrial devices (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, MES, ERP, sensors), ensuring alignment with the IEC 62443 / ISA99 Purdue model. 

• Set up and manage IIoT gateways and data pipelines, supporting secure and scalable integrations with cloud platforms. 

• Provide service and support for existing deployments of our solution in close coordination with FactoryPal’s service & support team. 

• Apply strong data lifecycle management practices, including continuous system monitoring, diagnostics, and structured incident response. 

• Identify and evaluate emerging edge and ML solutions that can better meet customer challenges and strengthen the FactoryPal offering. 

Your Experience & Key Skills 

• 1–2 years of experience in industrial automation or IIoT roles (internships included).

• Thorough understanding of industrial automation concepts and exposure to PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, MES, ERP, or industrial sensors. 

• Solid grasp of how data acquisition systems and edge devices work, with some familiarity using tools or platforms that collect and process industrial data. 

• Foundational knowledge of IIoT or networking communication principles; exposure to protocols like MQTT, HTTP, Modbus, or OPC UA is a plus. 

• Experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python or SQL).  

• Strong communication and documentation habits, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and learn from both OT and IT stakeholders. 

• High level of social competence and good communication skills in dealing with customers and suppliers. 

• You are open to regular customer contact and flexible travel requirements, averaging around 20–30% and occasionally reaching up to 50%.

• Your English is fluent, other language skills are a plus. 

What You Get 

• Opportunity to work in a well-funded corporate start-up with an unfair advantage derived from market access of our mother company Valmet. 

• Exposure to the hottest IT technologies, like AI/ML, Cloud and Industrial IoT. 

• Challenging role with lots of opportunities to grow - as an expert and as an entrepreneur. 

• Development opportunity in a group of professionals, who joined from top tier start-up, industry and consulting companies and an education from top tier universities. 

• Offices in prime working locations and technology hotspots such as Berlin and Porto 

• Hands-On shopfloor experience in the manufacturing environment with travel opportunities - local and global. 

• An agile, inspiring, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and innovative work environment 

• A competitive salary & benefits package - incl. 30 days vacation and dedicated training budget. 

If you are interested in becoming part of the team, you can apply by April 13th, 2026, by filling in our online application form.