Automation Engineer

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?  

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!  

Are you prepared to revolutionize intralogistics processes across all ROCKWOOL factories worldwide? Our mission is to redefine material flow, minimize manpower involved in the movement and storage of semi-finished and finished products, and advance digitalization throughout our factories.
 

Your Future Team:

You will become part of GTC S (Cold End Software), a diverse team of 12 professionals representing six nationalities across two locations in Denmark and Poland. Our section has expertise within automation and software. We support different projects, greenfield, brownfields within Wool production, Logistics etc.

What you will be doing:  

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll lead efforts to optimize and automate the flow of semi-finished and finished products at our factories by integrating WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) based on the TrakSYS platform. You’ll play a crucial role throughout all project phases—from concept and design to testing, commissioning, and support.

You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks using technologies such as automatic storage and retrieval systems, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, identification and labelling solutions, and truck loading/unloading systems. You’ll also be involved in large-scale logistics projects, primarily in Europe, Asia, and North America.

In this role, it’s crucial that you can develop and program PLC blocks yourself, ensuring you have hands-on control over the systems you implement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking full ownership of the automation scope for our intralogistics technologies.
• Programming, implementing, and maintaining PLC, SCADA, and control systems, and managing their lifecycle—from design and testing (FAT) to installation, commissioning (SAT), and documentation.
• Collaborating with suppliers to ensure they meet our design standards and requirements.
• Leading budgeting efforts and preparing tender materials for suppliers.
• Working closely with clients to understand and meet their technical needs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (IT, mechanical, electrical, process) to ensure seamless system integration.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends in intralogistics to continuously improve your expertise.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the department by sharing knowledge and supporting your colleagues.

Though based in Poznań, you will travel frequently—primarily within Europe, but also to North America and Asia. Expect to be on the road for around 60-80 days per year, with trips ranging from a few days to several weeks. Know, however, that you will rarely be alone.
 

What you bring:  

You are proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality. You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable making decisions and driving projects forward, either independently or as part of a team.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of proven experience in PLC programming—experience with intralogistics solutions is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in Siemens Simatic Manager, Siemens TIA, and Siemens WinCC (v7.5).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time and within budget.
• Fluency in English

What we offer:  

By joining our team, you become a part of the people-centric work environment of a Danish company. We offer you a competitive salary, permanent contract after the probation period, development package, team building events, activity-based office in Poznan’s city center in the new prestigious office building – Nowy Rynek. The building is recognized as a building without barriers, which means that it is fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. 

Our compensation package on employment contracts includes:    

• An office-first approach: home office is available up to 2 days per week
• Adaptable Hours: start your workday anytime between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Home office subsidy 
• Private Medical Care 
• Multikafeteria MyBenefit 
• Wellbeing program 
• Extra Day Off for voluntary activities 

… and while in the office you can also use modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture, bicycle parking facilities & showers, chill-out rooms with PlayStation, football table, pool table, board games, subsidized canteen with delicious food & fruit. 

Interested?  

If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English. 
 

Who we are  

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,200 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.    

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.  
  

Diverse and Inclusive Culture  

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.  

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.