OHB Teledata GmbH (www.ohb-teledata.de) is part of OHB DIGITAL and the OHB Group. We are one of the leading technology providers in the field of industrial control and automation systems for the rail transportation sector. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, our mission is to strengthen the competitiveness of rail transport through innovative, reliable, and economically efficient solutions for both regional and long-distance railway networks. To support our customers' most demanding projects, we develop, integrate, design, and implement advanced automation, energy distribution, communication, and digital infrastructure solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern mobility. Every day, we work on technologies that drive the future of rail infrastructure, including electrification, automation, digitalization, connectivity, and cybersecurity. Our automation, power distribution, and communication systems ensure the reliable and secure supply of energy and data to railway networks—even in highly demanding, high-frequency operating environments. At OHB Teledata, we are guided by our core values of courage, collaboration, trust, responsibility, and versatility. Become part of our mission and help shape the future of sustainable and intelligent rail infrastructure.
For permanent employment OHB Teledata GmbH in Gilching is looking for a
Project Technician / Engineer -Substation Automation (m/f/d)
We are looking for a Project Technician / Engineer - Substation Automation (m/f/d) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering, parameterization, commissioning, and technical support of substation automation and secondary systems used in substations and high-voltage switchgear installations. Working in a safety-critical environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and long-term resilience of modern energy infrastructure.
Your Tasks
- Develop applications for secondary technology components and systems while ensuring compliance with relevant IT and OT security requirements in critical infrastructure
- Integrate and connect external control centers, systems, and devices in our integration labs, including functional testing and factory acceptance tests with customers
- Perform commissioning of secondary technology at customer sites across Germany and handle internal and external service cases
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, standards, and procedures to enhance testing quality and efficiency
- Create, maintain, and update technical documentation related to applications, commissioning, and testing activities
- Support customers and actively contribute to the development of concepts and requirements in the field of substation automation
- Work closely with project management and systems engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery and high customer satisfaction
Your Qualifications
-
Successfully completed technical training (e.g. state-certified technician) or a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical discipline
-
Confident handling of parameterization tools for protection and control devices (e.g. Relion, Siprotec) and willingness to learn Hitachi/ABB tools such as PCM600 and MicroSCADA
-
Experience with OMICRON test equipment and Fink protocol simulation and diagnostic tools is an advantage
-
Good understanding of the interfaces and requirements of related disciplines, including primary systems, protection systems, and transmission technologies
-
Self-motivated, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a high sense of responsibility
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills, combined with flexibility and commitment
-
Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and the DACH region, and a valid driver’s license (Class B)
-
Business fluency in German; good English skills are an advantage
We offer
Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
Company parties & events: Christmas party, NextGen Speakers Night
Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development
A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.
