We are looking for an Automation Specialist to join our team focused on advanced automatic control and optimization of manufacturing lines and industrial processes to help us invent new or implement our existing control strategies and algorithms. If you are passionate about this area we want to hear from you.

The Optimwise company was established in 2020 as a small business following previous several years’ experience of its founders in the field of advanced automatic control and optimization. Our main job is implementation of control and optimization algorithms and other process supporting computer systems in the manufacturing and industrial sphere. We are also active in industrial research and development, where we work together with customers to invent and test completely new and innovative approaches in their industrial plants. Thanks to previous successes achieved with customers all over the world, Optimwise is experiencing a high demand for projects implementation and is therefore looking for new team members.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end automation strategies
  • Work with advanced methods of automatic control and optimization of industrial processes
  • Work on a project from start to finish (from problem discussion with the customer, analysis of operational data, design of a new concept, its programming to testing in real operation, and evaluation of the achieved results)

Requirements

  • Interest in automatic control and process optimization
  • Education in automation, control or measurement technology, electrical engineering, robotics and cybernetics, artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, production systems, or process control
  • Knowledge of automatic control theory (feedback control)
  • Willingness to travel frequently

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of mathematical optimization methods
  • Knowledge of PLC
  • Knowledge of computer configuration under Windows OS
  • Knowledge of Python programming

Work conditions

  • Located in Prague with frequent business trips abroad (working at customer sites)
  • Full-time or part-time, suitable for graduates or students in their final year
  • Employment contract or independent contractor

We offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to travel across Europe and worldwide
  • Flexible working hours
  • Part-time work option
  • 5 weeks of vacation
  • Meal allowance
  • Pension savings contribution of CZK 50,000 per year
  • A fun team and fast-paced environment
  • Learn new things every day!

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