Apply to Automation and Instrumentation Technical Specialist / Engineer — COMOS Documentation | On-site / Hybrid - with German | Austria

Automation and Instrumentation Technical Specialist / Engineer — COMOS Documentation | On-site / Hybrid subject to agreement

Location: Schwechat, Austria, near Vienna

We are looking for a German-speaking Automation and Instrumentation Technical Specialist or Engineer to support the migration, structuring and maintenance of technical documentation for industrial process plants.

The opportunity is open to technicians, technical specialists and engineers with a background in automation, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics. A university degree is not mandatory. Strong technical understanding and analytical skills are essential. Previous COMOS experience is preferred, but training can be provided to candidates with a suitable technical background.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret instrumentation and automation documentation, including instrument datasheets, loop diagrams, I/O lists and relevant P&IDs.

• Support the migration of instrument and control-system information into COMOS.

• Transfer information from existing technical documents into structured database records.

• Update instrument tags, equipment attributes and documentation links within the assigned scope.

• Check consistency between drawings, instrument lists, datasheets and database entries.

• Incorporate approved technical changes and identify missing or conflicting information.

• Coordinate technical clarifications with automation, instrumentation, maintenance and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or qualifications in automation, instrumentation and control, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related discipline. Experienced technical specialists without a university degree are welcome to apply.

• Experience in chemical or petrochemical plants, refineries, oil and gas, or comparable process industries.

• Ability to interpret instrumentation drawings and industrial control-system documentation.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a structured approach to technical data.

• Good written and spoken German.

• Confidence using digital engineering tools and technical databases.

• COMOS experience is an advantage; familiarity with PLC/DCS systems or other engineering software is also beneficial.

• Willingness to learn COMOS and develop expertise in digital plant documentation.

Working environment

The position is based at the company’s headquarters in Schwechat, close to Vienna, Austria. The role focuses on automation and instrumentation documentation, technical data management and support for COMOS engineering activities.

On-site presence is required; any hybrid arrangement is subject to agreement and project requirements.

Interested? Please send your CV or contact us for further details.

Andra Ghevrec — IBD Romania
Email: andra.ghevrec@ibdromania.com
Phone: +40 732 472 744