As part of a digitization initiative, software quality should be ensured and improved through modern testing, analysis, and review methods. The goal is to increase development quality and efficiency through strategic measures and coaching. - Definition, monitoring, and improvement of test coverage strategies for critical software components. - Organization and execution of code reviews in compliance with coding standards, architectural, and security requirements. - Setup, execution, and evaluation of SonarQube analyses, as well as coordination of technical debt and vulnerability remediation. - Training and support for developers in Clean Code, TDD, and CI/CD practices. - Assessment and continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and metrics.

A company is looking for an experienced tester for subsea cables with an electrical engineering or physics background. The project aims to advise and support cable tendering, cable qualification, and the definition and execution of tests during the project phase. The role includes working with bidders, defining requirements, and advising on test procedures to ensure the quality and functionality of the cables. - Advice on cable tendering and qualification for the project phase - Definition of requirements for manufacturing, interim storage, installation, completion, and testing - Contract negotiations with bidders - Definition of test requirements for all tests from type tests to Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) - Advising on and defining test procedures: from production and FAT tests to type tests and Site Acceptance Tests - Specific adaptation of test systems and methods for the project

A company is looking for an experienced MES consultant with a focus on MPDV’s Hydra X to support the expansion of the system to additional sites. The system is already rolled out at one site and now needs to be scaled further. The role includes supporting the introduction of new features or versions of the system, implementing system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements, and assisting with the rollout. The consultant will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure quick identification and resolution of issues in the MES system. - Support the introduction of new system features or versions - Implement system customizations and optimizations based on production requirements - Assist with the rollout to additional sites - Quickly identify and resolve issues in the MES system

For a project in the power plant environment, a freelance specialist for migrating and adapting the ABB 800xA control system is needed at short notice. - Typical tasks in this role:** - Implementation of programming and commissioning with the ABB 800xA process control system. - Migration of existing control system logic to the new system version, including adaptation of controllers and I/O modules. - Creation and adjustment of process graphics, operator interfaces and alarm management configurations. - Execution of system tests, error analysis and performance optimizations to ensure plant availability and controllability. - Technical support of operations staff during the commissioning and ramp-up phase. - Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation (functional diagrams, configuration descriptions, test protocols). - Close cooperation with the process engineering, electrical engineering departments and the plant operator. - Relevant technologies, tools or methods:** - Control system: ABB Ability™ System 800xA (including AC 800M controller, information management, batch control). - Engineering tools: Control Builder M, Process Graphics Migration Tool, Bulk Data Manager. - Fieldbuses: PROFIBUS, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus. - Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V for test and development environments. - Databases: SQL knowledge for historical data analysis (e.g., 800xA History). - Knowledge of relevant standards for process and power plant engineering (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511). - Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Migration speed: number of system components/functions migrated per week/month. - System availability: control system uptime after migration > 99.9%. - Commissioning error rate: number of critical software bugs after go-live < 5. - Test coverage: percentage of successfully executed and documented test cases > 95%. - Adherence to project schedule: completion of migration and commissioning by the defined deadline. - Operator acceptance: positive feedback from operations staff on the new system environment. - Key challenges, risks or specifics:** - Migration in running operation ("brownfield") with minimal downtime. - Ensuring compatibility between old and new system components (hardware/software). - High complexity of process logic in power plants (e.g., boiler control, turbine regulation). - Risk of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in networked control systems (e.g., CVEs for 800xA). - Management of interfaces to third-party systems (e.g., MES, ERP). - Need for intensive and precise collaboration between control engineering, process engineering and operations. - Concrete deliverables:** - Migrated and operational control logic on the target system. - Fully tested and customer-approved process graphics and operator interfaces. - Acceptance protocols for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT). - Updated technical plant documentation. - Final migration report with lessons learned. - Trained operations staff.

A company is looking for a specialist Construction Manager for Electrical Engineering and a specialist Construction Manager for Process Control (Siemens T3000) for a challenging project. The goal of the project is the technical monitoring and control of the process control interfaces of the existing plant during the integration of the new system, as well as ensuring quality and contractual compliance during the construction and commissioning phase. The role requires intensive coordination and oversight of planning interfaces due to the size of the project. The Construction Manager will work closely with control engineers, planners, experts, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of the project. Main tasks: Professional monitoring of the process control interfaces of the existing plant during the integration of the new system Professional management of control engineers, planners, experts, and contractors - Preparation of specialized and project phase–dependent documents - Participation in project meetings and negotiations - Supervision of quality assurance and quality control during the construction and commissioning phase - Advice on process control commissioning - Technical coordination with design engineers on quality monitoring tasks - Monitoring contractual compliance and performing quality audits - Participation in safety meetings and implementation of measures to address identified issues

An EPC consultant is looking for an experienced site manager (mechanical) to oversee a biogas plant project. The goal of the project is to supervise construction and ensure mechanical work meets the project requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for on-site construction supervision and coordinate the mechanical work. You will work closely with other project stakeholders to ensure schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations are met. - Supervising mechanical construction work at the biogas plant - Ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards - Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers - Conducting regular site inspections and reporting - Assisting in solving technical challenges on site - Complying with safety regulations and environmental standards

A company is looking for an experienced Technical Writer responsible for creating and managing datasheets, product brochures and catalogs. These documents are crucial for sales, legally binding and part of internal quality assurance. The product brochures present key product features and customer benefits, while the datasheets contain detailed specifications. The role involves independently managing and overseeing all correction and review processes through to final approval, as well as ensuring the defined quality and release processes according to company guidelines. In addition, the final data must be archived in the relevant systems such as the Promo Office database, PDM and internet CMS. - Creation of datasheets, product brochures and catalogs according to specifications. - Preparation of data for print production and ISO-compliant archiving in the product management system. - Management of versioned documents for print production and online publication. - Ensuring the defined quality and release processes. - Archiving final data in the relevant systems.

A company is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support an industrial/utility project in Narva, Estonia. The role involves acting as the first point of contact for electrical commissioning issues on-site, navigating complex documentation, and resolving design and installation challenges, particularly from third-party packages. The engineer will evaluate faults, propose solutions, and defend the client's position when necessary, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders. - Act as the first point of contact on-site for electrical commissioning issues. - Review and navigate complex documentation related to electrical systems. - Identify and resolve design and installation issues, especially from third-party packages. - Handle MCCs, generic point lists, and interface mismatches. - Evaluate responsibility for faults: - If blame is justified → propose and implement a solution. - If blame is unjustified → defend the client's position. - Represent and communicate problems clearly to relevant stakeholders.

A leading automotive supplier is looking for an experienced quality expert to inspect weld seams on safety-relevant body components. The project involves ensuring the highest quality standards through non-destructive testing methods. - Typical tasks: Independently plan, perform and evaluate non-destructive tests (NDT), especially visual testing (VT) and ultrasonic testing (UT). Create and manage test plans and work instructions. Detailed documentation of test results in CAQ systems. Analyze defect patterns and initiate corrective actions in close coordination with welding and production planning. Calibration and maintenance of test equipment. - Relevant technologies/tools: Ultrasonic testing devices, endoscopes, videoscopes, CAQ software (e.g. Babtec, QSYS), knowledge of standards DIN EN ISO 9712, ISO 5817, and relevant VDA volumes. - KPIs/success metrics: First Pass Yield (FPY) > 98%, reduction of internal defect rate (PPM), zero-error tolerance for safety-critical seams (escape rate = 0), on-time completion of test orders. - Key challenges: Assess complex seam geometries under time pressure. Clear interpretation of test results and distinguishing acceptable irregularities from critical defects. Enforcing quality standards with production. - Deliverables: Completed test reports, detailed failure analyses and reports, updated work and test instructions, contributions to FMEAs (failure mode and effects analysis). - Best practices: Regular team alignment (shopfloor management), continuous improvement of testing processes (CIP), raising awareness and training of production staff.

A company is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support an industrial/utility project in Narva, Estonia. The role involves acting as the first point of contact on-site for electrical commissioning issues, reviewing complex documentation, and resolving design and installation challenges, particularly from third-party packages. The engineer will evaluate faults, propose solutions, and defend the client's position when necessary. Clear communication with stakeholders and independent client-side representation are key aspects of this role. - Act as the first point of contact on-site for electrical commissioning issues. - Review and navigate complex documentation related to electrical systems. - Identify and resolve design and installation issues, especially from third-party packages. - Handle MCCs, generic point lists, and interface mismatches. - Evaluate responsibility for faults: If blame is justified → propose and implement a solution. If blame is unjustified → defend the client's position. - Represent and communicate problems clearly to relevant stakeholders.

For an internationally active special machine manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced PLC programmer to implement challenging automation projects. The focus is on new programming and commissioning of control systems. - Typical tasks: development, testing and documentation of PLC software for new plants using Siemens SIMATIC S7 (TIA Portal) and/or CODESYS V3. Creation and adaptation of HMI visualizations (e.g. with WinCC Unified, TwinCAT HMI). Commissioning machines and plants on-site (including I/O checks, configuration of fieldbus systems like Profinet/EtherCAT, functional tests). Systematic error analysis and optimization of existing plants. Technical support for customer service. - Relevant technologies/tools: Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7-1500, CODESYS V3, Beckhoff TwinCAT, WinCC, various fieldbus configurators, EPLAN P8 (reading circuit diagrams). - KPIs/success metrics: adherence to development and commissioning schedules, reduction of commissioning time through high software quality, machine cycle time and availability (OEE), customer satisfaction after commissioning. - Special challenges: integration of hardware and software components from different manufacturers. Working under time pressure during on-site commissioning. Ensuring functional machine safety (safety PLC) according to standards (e.g. ISO 13849-1). - Deliverables: operational, fully documented PLC programs, final HMI projects, signed commissioning and acceptance protocols, creation or addition of operating manuals. - Best practices: structured programming according to standards (e.g. IEC 61131-3), modular and reusable software blocks, consistent versioning of code (e.g. in Git).

- Customizing / parametrization of the core banking system according to business requirements - Maintaining daily operations - Initial and advanced training of internal staff

Building and evolving a test automation suite for the core applications of a large insurer to increase release speed and quality. - **Typical tasks:** - Analysis of test processes and identification of automation potential. - Selection, configuration and implementation of automation frameworks. - Development and maintenance of automated test scripts. - Integration of tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab). - Test data management and reporting. - **Relevant technologies, tools & methods:** - Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Tosca, Postman. - Java, Python, JavaScript. - TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber. - Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Jira. - **Typical KPIs & success metrics:** - Automation rate (>70%), reduction of test run time, defect detection rate. - **Key challenges & risks:** - Complex legacy UIs, stable test data management, script maintainability. - **Deliverables:** - Documented test automation framework, automated test suite, CI/CD integration, test reports.

A company is looking for a Siemens PLC Programmer to support a hybrid setup in Siegen. The project focuses on programming and optimizing Siemens PLC systems, particularly within the steel industry. The role requires expertise in S120 and G120 servo drives. The ideal candidate should live close to Siegen to facilitate on-site work when required. Key responsibilities: - Programming and optimizing Siemens PLC systems. - Working with S120 and G120 servo drives. - Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operations in a hybrid setup. - Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. - Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

A company is seeking support for carrying out the engineering of energy generation and consumption plants and their connection to the transmission and/or distribution grids of network operators in Germany and abroad. The project includes both existing plants and those under development, such as power plants, consumer installations, and hybrid systems like battery installations. The goal is to plan, coordinate, and implement grid connections efficiently. Main tasks: - Managing approval processes for grid connections at the respective voltage level - Preparing technical documents for grid connection requests - Creating grid connection applications, including technical documentation for network operators - Technical engineering for grid connection concepts - Designing extra-high, high, and medium-voltage switchgear and substations - Basic and detailed engineering, including tender documents and specifications - Developing technical standards to implement quality requirements - Control and coordination tasks within project execution - Consulting and coordination for quality assurance measures - Project management in line with technical regulations and project management strategies - Advice on contract management, e.g., grid connection contracts - Coordinating processes and carrying out on-site construction support measures - Developing retrofit concepts for conventional power plants, hydropower plants, and other installations

A company is looking for an experienced project manager with a civil engineering background for the power plant or energy industry. The goal of the project is to lead the planning, coordination and implementation of construction projects in the energy and power plant sector. The role requires close cooperation with interdisciplinary teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. It is explicitly stated that construction supervisors are not being sought. Main tasks: - Managing and overseeing construction projects in the power plant or energy industry - Coordinating between different disciplines and external partners - Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards - Creating and monitoring project plans and budgets - Identifying and resolving technical challenges - Reporting to stakeholders and management

A company is looking for an experienced construction supervisor or manager in the fiber optics field to professionally guide and monitor the construction services of a general contractor in FTTH broadband expansion. The goal is to ensure that the construction services meet the execution planning requirements and that the FTTH broadband network is fully deployed. The construction sites are located near Würzburg and Saarbrücken. The role includes monitoring adherence to schedules, safety requirements and construction quality, as well as coordinating and documenting construction activities. The manager will independently create a site diary and complete documentation, track subcontracted services and verify the accuracy of planning and construction documents. - Professional guidance and monitoring of a general contractor’s construction services in FTTH broadband expansion. - Ensuring compliance with schedules, safety requirements and construction quality. - Recording and checking the planning and construction documents of subcontractors. - Independently creating a site diary and comprehensive documentation. - Tracking, controlling and documenting ordered services and deliveries. - Site supervision and safety control according to the HSE concept.

A company is looking for an experienced technical project manager in the field of district heating. The project’s goal is the planning and construction of district heating pipelines through all service phases of the HOAI as well as taking on complex project tasks. The project manager will play a key role in controlling and coordinating projects, working closely with engineering firms, municipalities, authorities and internal contacts. The role includes developing and optimizing planning options to maximize project efficiency and sustainability. In addition, the project manager will continuously improve technical planning guidelines and processes, carry out technical-economic analyses, develop scenarios and create concepts. Another focus is on budget planning for network investments in the heating sector, in close coordination with central controlling, as well as carrying out network calculations. - Planning and construction of district heating pipelines through all service phases of the HOAI. - Controlling and coordinating projects in cooperation with engineering firms, municipalities, authorities and internal contacts. - Developing and optimizing planning options to increase efficiency and sustainability. - Supporting the improvement of technical planning guidelines and processes. - Conducting technical-economic analyses and developing scenarios and concepts. - Preparing budget plans for network investments in the heating sector. - Performing network calculations.

A company in the automotive sector is looking for an experienced expert in Snow Software components to carry out a release migration. The Snow Software components (License Manager, Inventory Server, Integration Manager) are used for software license management and inventory tracking. The goal of the project is to ensure the security, stability, and functionality of the systems by updating to the latest version. Lessons learned from the last similar update should be incorporated into the planning. The role includes planning, execution, and follow-up of the release migration, including creating a migration plan, coordinating with stakeholders, conducting functional tests, and documenting all steps. Key responsibilities: - Create a migration plan for test and production environments - Identify and document all required steps, resources, and dependencies - Coordinate downtime windows with relevant stakeholders - Perform updates during the agreed downtime - Ensure error-free installation of the new versions - Conduct functional tests and troubleshoot issues - Document all actions and prepare a final report - Handover to operations including lessons learned

A company is looking for an experienced expert with in-depth knowledge of License Manager, Inventory Server, and Integration Manager. The goal of the project is to optimize existing systems, integrate them, and ensure that all processes run efficiently and smoothly. In this role, the expert will work closely with internal teams to analyze requirements, implement solutions, and monitor systems. Key responsibilities: - Analyze and optimize existing systems (License Manager, Inventory Server, Integration Manager) - Integrate new processes and tools - Collaborate with internal teams to analyze requirements - Ensure system efficiency and security - Document and train teams