About the role

  • Automation & Electronics Engineer focusing on engineering for complex machines at Dentsply Sirona. Collaborating on electrical design, safety, and commissioning across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define automation concepts, electrical architectures, and system designs for special‑purpose machines
  • Specify and integrate PLC‑based control systems (preferably Beckhoff / TwinCAT) in collaboration with the PLC software team
  • Develop and integrate electrical hardware, including sensors, actuators, drives, robots, and laser systems
  • Design and dimension electrical power distribution, compressed air, and vacuum supply systems
  • Conduct machine safety analyses and risk assessments in accordance with the Machinery Directive and CE conformity
  • Commission and validate machines in‑house and at customer sites (national and international), together with interdisciplinary teams
  • Perform fault analysis, troubleshooting, and system‑level optimization on new and existing machines
  • Apply and integrate industrial communication systems (e.g. EtherCAT, Profinet)
  • Develop quality inspection and measurement solutions using modern sensor technologies
  • Transfer developed systems into production‑ready machines and series manufacturing
  • Document development, commissioning, and test results in accordance with quality and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical design, robotics, OptoMech, software, and project management teams across the organization
  • Support production departments with technical troubleshooting and fault recovery

Requirements

  • University degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a comparable field
  • Experience in automation and electrical engineering, preferably in special‑purpose machinery or plant engineering
  • Practical knowledge of PLC‑based control systems (Beckhoff / TwinCAT advantageous), without primary responsibility for PLC software development
  • Knowledge of drive technology, industrial automation, and fieldbus systems
  • Experience with machine safety, risk assessments, and CE conformity
  • Experience with tools such as EPLAN, Altium, LTSpice, or similar is an advantage
  • Structured, analytical, and independent working style with a hands‑on mindset
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and tasks
  • Very good German and English skills.

Benefits

  • Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

Job title

Electronics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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