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Technical

Fulltime

Pischelsdorf am Kulm

R&D Project Manager / Automation Developer (f/m/x)

With relevant professional experience

Welcome at Rosendahl Nextrom, where we manufacture production technologies for the battery, cable & wire, and optical fiber industries.

More than 500 people work at our headquarters in Pischelsdorf today to ensure that the world will be supplied further with energy, communication and mobility tomorrow. And that in a sustainable way. We want a fit – for you and for us. That is why we offer you a reasonable, diverse, and - most importantly - friendly working environment, internationality, and lots of room to develop. We are also part of the Knill Group, a private family business with over 300 years of tradition based in Weiz.

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Benefits

Flexible working times

No serial production

Food subsidies

Collective Agreement

Further education

High quality equipment

Childcare

Team events

Workers’ council activities

…more Benefits

About the role

Become part of our Research & Development team and help us shape the future of cable technologies in our Cable & Wire business unit. We value your expertise, pioneering spirit, and teamwork skills.

Development and optimization of automation concepts for special-purpose machines and systems
Collaboration in the project planning of machines and systems with regard to component selection and safety aspects
Programming PLC controls using modern tools and technologies
Programming robots using modern tools and technologies
Selecting and qualifying electrical components in cooperation with other departments
Selecting, evaluating, and testing new automation hardware and software
Managing development projects in the above-mentioned area of responsibility

About you

At least 5 years of professional experience in automation in the field of special machine construction, ideally also in worldwide commissioning
Very good knowledge of Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, ideally with experience in Rockwell (AB) or Beckhoff
Good knowledge of drive technology, electrical design, and hardware, as well as robot programming and conceptual design
Organizational skills and ability to improvise
Professional, open communication
Open mindset and enjoyment of internationality

About us

What makes this position special

With your ideas and technical expertise, you will influence the future of cable technology. We offer you hands-on technology. Bring your innovations to life in our own Cable & Wire Development Center.
The mix of automation, electrical engineering, and project management ensures a varied range of tasks.
You will work on customer-driven and self-driven innovation projects.

What sets us apart

A genuinely pleasant working atmosphere—our No. 1 benefit according to employee surveys.
A good work-life balance. Depending on the position, we offer flexible working hours, home office, and/or part-time employment.
Meal subsidies, company daycare, and more. Numerous benefits that make your everyday life easier.
Global technology leader. Experience firsthand how technologies and machines for the future are created.
Over 500 people at the site, another 300 worldwide. Large enough for exciting projects, small enough for quick decisions and a personal touch.
Your workplace? In Pischelsdorf. In the middle of the forest, easily accessible without traffic jams and with plenty of parking on site.
And all this embedded in the traditional, internationally successful Knill Group – a family business since 1712, still privately owned.

We determine the salary / wage together with you. The minimum for this position is 3.983,69€ EUR gross per month, working full time. (Collective Agreement: Metalltechnische Industrie)

Fits for you? We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Flexible working times

No serial production

Food subsidies

Collective Agreement

Further education

High quality equipment

Childcare

Team events

Workers’ council activities

Contact

Nadine Heil is looking forward to your application documents.
T +43 3113 5100-299

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As a global player with Austrian roots, we live diversity and stand for equal opportunities. That's why we welcome people of all genders, ages, skin colors, sexual orientations and religions.

your success is our passion

We offer you the safety of a global market leader and an environment where newcomers as well as experienced professionals can work independently, bring in new ideas and are able to develop.

As a part of the international Knill Group we go back to over 300 years of tradition. However, that does not mean that we are old-school. Quite the opposite. We use the most up-to-date technology, love to research, and have our (green) heart in the right place. In the true sense of the word – we are located in the middle of an Eaststyrian forest in Pischelsdorf (approx. 10 min from the motorway exit Gleisdorf, approx. 20 minutes from Hartberg or Weiz)

Taking the initiative

Currently there is no job that suits you? Nonetheless, you think we would be a great fit for you anyway? Perfect! Send us your documents. We will contact you as soon as we find a free position for you.

About Rosendahl Nextrom

The best of two worlds

We are a Styrian company which has clients in 73 countries all over the world. International but also embedded in the structure of the Knill Group, we stay grounded: As a well-organized KMU we offer flexibility and speed.

From heart to head

We ensure a reasonable environment with high-quality equipment. With a research rate of over 7%, we keep up with the times. And that since 1712 – always focusing on the future. With sustainability and eMobility being our current hottest topics.

Typical Rosendahl Nextrom

Our company is characterized by friendliness and a sense of community. We have an open ear and pursue our goals together. Besides that, or probably because of that, we offer a lot of independence and freedom of design. Over 800 employees all over the world show how that’s possible.

A little bit more?

Money is not everything but the membership of one of the best collective agreements in Austria does not sound bad either, right? Especially when there are also flexible working times, homeoffice, food subsidies and childcare.