Recruitment Consultancy for
Automation & I&C in Germany

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Recruitment Consultancy for Automation & I&C in Germany

Are you looking for qualified specialists or executives in industrial automation, instrumentation and control, control systems or sensor technology? munerio supports HR departments, management teams and technical departments in filling demanding key positions with the right people.

As a specialist recruitment consultancy and headhunter, we identify candidates who combine the required functional experience with relevant knowledge of technologies, applications and industries. Our recruitment expertise covers areas including industrial automation, process automation, PLC and control technology, instrumentation and control, sensor technology, robotics, industrial machine vision and digital automation solutions.

Depending on the requirements of the position, we recruit suitable specialists and executives throughout Germany. Through targeted direct search, we also reach qualified professionals who are not actively looking for a new position.

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Headhunting & Recruitment for Automation Technology

Automation companies, component manufacturers, system integrators, mechanical engineering firms and plant manufacturers need specialists who understand complex technical systems and can reliably translate them into industrial applications. The right candidate therefore often needs more than a general electrical engineering or technical qualification.

A PLC Programmer for customised special-purpose machinery, for example, has a very different profile from an Automation Engineer working on process industry production plants. A Sales Engineer for sensor technology serves different customer groups from a Key Account Manager specialising in robotics or industrial control systems. Requirements for project and leadership roles also vary depending on the level of automation, target industry and system architecture involved.

As headhunters specialising in automation technology, we therefore develop an individual search strategy for every assignment. We analyse relevant manufacturers, competitors, integrators, engineering companies and adjacent technology markets. We then identify suitable candidates and approach them directly, individually and discreetly.

 

Our recruitment services combine three key areas:

Recruitment consulting means working closely with HR, management and the relevant specialist department to define the requirements of the position precisely.

Headhunting means systematically identifying and directly approaching suitable specialists and executives within the relevant candidate market.

Recruitment means successfully bringing your company together with candidates who are the right fit professionally, personally and organisationally.

As a specialist recruitment partner for the automation industry, we focus on the long-term placement of demanding specialist, technical and leadership positions.

✓ Industrial Automation

✓ PLC Programming

✓ Motion Control & Drive Systems

✓ HMI Systems & Visualisation

✓ Safety Engineering

✓ Instrumentation & Control

✓ PID Control

✓ Calibration Technology

✓ Sensors & Actuators

✓ Position Sensors

✓ Pressure & Temperature Sensors

✓ Proximity Sensors

✓ Real-Time Data

✓ IO-Link

✓ PROFINET & EtherCAT

✓ Edge Devices

Our Areas of Expertise in Automation & I&C

Industrial & Factory Automation

Within industrial and factory automation, we recruit professionals for automated production systems, assembly lines, manufacturing cells, handling systems and interconnected production processes.

Relevant experience may include PLC technology, drive technology, robotics, sensor integration, industrial communication and the commissioning of complex automation systems.

Our recruitment consultancy supports manufacturers of automation components as well as system integrators, mechanical engineering companies, plant manufacturers and industrial operators.

 

PLC & Control Technology

PLC systems form the technical core of many machines and production facilities. As a result, there is strong demand for professionals who can develop control concepts, program software, test systems and commission equipment at customer sites.

As headhunters specialising in PLC and control technology, we recruit for roles including:

  • PLC Programmers
  • Automation Engineers
  • Control Software Developers
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Technical Project Managers
  • Automation Team Leaders

Depending on the role, we consider knowledge of specific control platforms, programming languages, visualisation systems, bus systems and industrial communication standards.

 

Instrumentation & Control and Process Automation

Instrumentation and control technology plays a particularly important role in continuous and process-based production environments.

Our recruitment consultancy for I&C supports companies in filling positions across planning, engineering, project design, commissioning, service, product management and sales.

Typical areas of responsibility include:

  • design and specification of measuring points
  • planning of control loops and control systems
  • process control technology
  • selection of field devices
  • development of automation and safety concepts
  • commissioning of process plants
  • optimisation of existing production processes

As headhunters for instrumentation and control, we pay particular attention to the processes, plant types and target industries candidates are already familiar with.

 

Sensor Technology & Industrial Measurement

Sensors and measurement systems capture physical variables and provide the data required for automated decisions and control processes.

We recruit specialists and executives in sensor technology, industrial measurement, testing and calibration technology, as well as optical, electrical and electronic measurement systems.

Relevant product areas may include:

  • pressure, temperature and flow measurement
  • displacement, position and distance sensing
  • force and torque measurement
  • level measurement
  • optical sensors
  • machine vision
  • inspection and testing systems
  • condition monitoring

For sales positions, we consider not only product knowledge but also candidates' previous applications, customer groups and sales channels.

 

Robotics & Industrial Machine Vision

Robotic systems combine mechanics, drive technology, control systems, sensors, software and safety technology. Positions in this field therefore often require a strong understanding of the complete system.

Our recruitment expertise covers industrial robotics, collaborative robots, gripping technology, autonomous systems, assembly automation and industrial machine vision.

Typical roles include Application Engineers, Systems Engineers, Robotics Programmers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Sales Engineers and technical leaders.

 

Process Control Systems, SCADA & Visualisation

In production and process plants, process control systems, SCADA solutions and visualisation systems provide transparency, ease of operation and centralised monitoring of technical processes.

We recruit specialists with experience in system architecture, project engineering, operating concepts, process visualisation, data connectivity or the integration of different control and field levels.

A particularly important factor is whether their previous experience comes from factory automation, the process industries, energy supply, water management or building automation.

 

Industrial IoT & Digital Automation

Industrial automation is increasingly being combined with data platforms, cloud and edge systems, artificial intelligence and digital services.

As a result, demand is growing for professionals who combine traditional automation expertise with a strong understanding of software, data and systems.

Our recruitment consultancy supports companies in filling positions related to:

  • Industrial IoT
  • Edge Computing
  • Machine Connectivity
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Digital Twins
  • Industrial Data Analytics
  • MES & Production Systems
  • OT/IT Integration
 

Functional Safety & Industrial Security

Connected automation systems place high demands on plant availability, functional safety and the protection of industrial networks.

Depending on the assignment, we recruit specialists in Safety Engineering, Machine Safety, Safety Control Systems, Risk Assessment, Standards and Regulations, OT Security and Industrial Cybersecurity.

For these positions, in addition to technical qualifications, we pay particular attention to experience with the relevant plant types, safety requirements and regulatory frameworks.

Our Specialist Team for Automation and I&C

Cosima Beyschlag

Senior Recruitment Consultant

With Senior Recruitment Consultant Cosima Beyschlag, you have an experienced, knowledgeable and reliable recruitment partner at your side. Her extensive industry expertise gives her a deep understanding of the candidate market as well as the continuously evolving requirements and needs of companies. With a strong instinct for people, markets and tailored solutions, she successfully brings qualified professionals and companies together for the long term.

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Lea Koltermann

Recruitment Consultant

Lea Koltermann supports our team as a Recruitment Consultant and guides candidates in the automation sector through the entire recruitment process with expertise and dedication. During her studies and various internships, she gained valuable experience in human resources and management consulting. Today, she applies this experience to provide candidates with individual advice and support them in taking the next step in their careers.

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IndustriesWe Specialise In

Recruitment for Automation Technology Across Germany

The right candidates are not always located close to the hiring company. Specialised professionals and executives often work within regional technology clusters, for direct competitors or in adjacent industries.

Our recruitment searches can therefore be conducted throughout Germany. Depending on the position, we analyse:

  • relevant target companies across Germany
  • regional centres of the automation industry
  • manufacturers, system integrators and engineering companies
  • opportunities to attract candidates from related technologies
  • willingness to travel and geographical areas of responsibility
  • remote and hybrid working models
  • potential willingness to relocate
  • regional salary levels and competitive structures

As a recruitment consultancy specialising in automation and instrumentation and control throughout Germany, we do not use a standardised search process. The geographical scope is determined by the specific role, the required system and industry experience, and the realistic motivations that could encourage suitable candidates to make a move.

For positions with responsibility across the DACH region or internationally, the search strategy can be expanded accordingly.

Four Core AreasWhere We Successfully Place Specialists and Executives

R&D, Engineering & Design

Through our specialist engineering recruitment services, we identify technical professionals who develop, design, program, integrate and optimise automation systems. Personalvermittlung für Ingenieure suchen wir technische Spezialisten, die Automatisierungssysteme entwickeln, projektieren, programmieren, integrieren und optimieren.

Typical positions include:

  • Development Engineers
  • Systems Engineers
  • Automation Engineers
  • MSR-Ingenieure
  • PLC Programmers
  • Control & Software Developers
  • Electrical Design Engineers
  • Hardware Design Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Application Engineers
  • Robotics Programmers
  • Safety Engineers
  • Technical Project Managers

Technical Sales & Product Management

Automation components and system solutions are often technically complex and require a consultative sales approach. Successful sales professionals therefore need to understand customer requirements and translate them into appropriate technical and commercial solutions.

Our recruitment expertise in technical sales includes roles such as:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Manufacturers of automation and I&C technology depend on reliable supply chains for electronic components, sensors, controllers, assemblies, control cabinets and mechanical components.

Our recruitment services for procurement and supply chain management cover positions including:

  • Technical Buyers
  • Strategic Buyers
  • Category Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Supplier Quality Manager
  • Supplier Development Manager
  • Procurement Directors
  • Heads of Procurement
  • Heads of Supply Chain

Management & Operations

Whether dealing with growth, succession, transformation or international expansion, we support automation companies in filling key leadership positions with entrepreneurial responsibility.

These include:

Why Companies Choose munerio as Their Recruitment Consultancy

Specialisation in Technical Industries

Our recruitment consultancy focuses on technology-driven companies and industrial candidate markets. This enables us to understand and assess requirements across drive technology, fluid technology, mechanical engineering, automation and electrical engineering.

 

Targeted direct search

Our recruitment consultants identify suitable candidates and approach them individually and discreetly.

This allows us to reach specialists and executives who are not actively looking for a new position and would not respond to traditional job advertisements.

Technical and Functional Matching

We do not simply check whether a job title matches a CV. What matters are the products, applications, target customers, technical interfaces and the actual scope of responsibility.

Find Specialists and Executives for Automation & I&C .

Are you looking for an Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, I&C Specialist, Sales Engineer for sensor technology, Product Manager for control systems or an executive for your automation company?

As a specialist recruitment consultancy and headhunter for automation and instrumentation and control, we support you throughout the recruitment process – from defining the search profile and directly approaching candidates to successfully filling the position.

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FAQ

Automation and instrumentation and control offer a wide range of opportunities for engineers, technical specialists and sales professionals. Roles that are particularly in demand include PLC Programmers, Automation Engineers, Project Engineers, Application Engineers, Sales Engineers, Project Managers and System Integrators, as well as specialists in measurement technology, sensor technology, control systems and control engineering.

munerio supports companies in finding suitable candidates for these key technical positions.

Automation Engineer roles are particularly common in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, special-purpose machinery, industrial automation, process automation and system integration. Employers typically look for expertise in PLC programming, HMI systems, motion control, fieldbus systems, safety engineering, process control systems or industrial communication.

Candidates who want to explore opportunities beyond publicly advertised vacancies can also contact munerio confidentially. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, munerio has access to relevant companies and automation roles that are not always advertised publicly.

Instrumentation and control offers a wide range of roles across measurement technology, control systems, process automation, calibration, sensors, actuators and system integration. Typical positions include I&C Engineer, I&C Project Engineer, I&C Service Technician, Application Engineer, Automation Technician, Commissioning Engineer, PLC Programmer and Automation Project Manager.

munerio supports candidates in finding positions that match their experience in instrumentation and control, measurement technology, sensor technology or control engineering.

Professionals with experience in PLC programming are well suited to roles such as PLC Programmer, Automation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Project Engineer, Automation Software Developer, System Integrator or Automation Project Manager. Particularly in demand are skills in industrial control systems, process visualisation, bus communication, HMI systems and plant integration.

For companies, reaching these specialists through traditional job advertisements can be challenging. munerio supports them with targeted direct search and a strong technical understanding of the requirements within automation.

Suitable specialists in automation and instrumentation and control often cannot be reached through job advertisements alone. Many highly qualified professionals are already in permanent employment and are not actively looking for a new role, but may be open to the right career opportunity.

munerio helps companies identify, approach and attract these candidates for suitable positions. In doing so, munerio combines recruitment expertise with in-depth technical market knowledge in automation, instrumentation and control, sensor technology and industrial control systems.

Recruiting in automation technology can be particularly challenging because many positions require highly specialised technical expertise. Companies often look for candidates with experience in PLC programming, motion control, HMI systems, process control systems, fieldbus technology, IO-Link, PROFINET, EtherCAT, sensor integration or safety engineering. These profiles are in high demand and can often only be reached through targeted direct search.

munerio helps companies realistically assess how difficult a vacancy may be to fill and systematically approach suitable candidates in the relevant market.

Using a headhunter is particularly valuable when filling hard-to-recruit specialist or leadership positions, conducting confidential searches, or when traditional job advertisements fail to attract enough suitable applicants. This is especially true for roles in PLC programming, automation technology, instrumentation and control, sensor technology, measurement technology, technical sales and project management.

munerio specialises in key technical positions and supports companies in attracting qualified specialists and executives across automation, mechanical engineering, plant engineering and industrial markets.

Companies looking for automation professionals include mechanical engineering firms, plant manufacturers, system integrators, component manufacturers, industrial automation companies, sensor technology providers, measurement technology companies and specialised mid-sized market leaders. Typical vacancies are found in R&D, applications engineering, PLC programming, commissioning, project management, sales, quality management and supply chain management.

munerio works with companies across these specialised technical markets and understands the requirements candidates need to meet for these roles.

Jobs in automation technology often require a degree or vocational qualification in electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, technical computer science or industrial engineering. Practical experience with control systems, PLC programming, industrial communication, sensor technology, actuators, process automation or plant commissioning is also highly valuable.

munerio can help candidates assess which positions are a good match for their profile and which career development opportunities are realistically available within automation or instrumentation and control.

munerio supports candidates confidentially in finding suitable positions in automation technology, instrumentation and control, measurement technology, sensor technology and control engineering. This includes understanding their career goals, matching their experience with relevant opportunities, and supporting them throughout the application process through to a potential placement.

The advantage: candidates gain access to companies and positions that closely match their experience in automation, PLC programming, industrial communication, sensor technology or instrumentation and control.

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Do you have an interesting vacancy to fill or questions about how we work? Just get in touch with us.