PLC Programmer / Commissioning Engineer – Automotive EV Automation

Location: Germany
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Until approximately mid/end 2027
Contract: Contract
Language: English-speaking candidates welcome
Expenses: Travel, accommodation and project-related expenses covered

The Role

We are looking for experienced PLC Programmers / Commissioning Engineers to support a major automation project within the automotive EV sector in Germany.

The client designs, manufactures and commissions large-scale automated machinery before shipping and installing the systems into automotive manufacturing facilities.

The current programme includes 50+ machines, including individual systems extending up to 250 metres in length, supporting EV battery, storage and material-handling applications.

This is a hands-on role combining PLC programming, controls integration, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• PLC programming and software development using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting PROFINET bus systems.
• Commissioning and optimisation of SINAMICS S120 servo drives.
• Developing and commissioning motion control applications using S7-1500T/TF.
• Supporting machine commissioning from initial testing through to final customer acceptance.
• Troubleshooting electrical, controls and automation systems during commissioning.
• Working closely with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
• Supporting the integration and validation of large-scale automated machinery.
• Travelling to customer sites as required for installation and commissioning.

Essential Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal.
• Proven commissioning experience within industrial automation.
• Experience with PROFINET commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SINAMICS S120 servo drives.
• Experience with S7-1500T / S7-1500TF Motion Control.
• Comfortable working on complex machinery and automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills.

Ideal Background

Automotive experience is highly desirable, particularly engineers who have worked across multiple automotive automation standards and applications.

The client is specifically looking for diverse automation experience rather than candidates who have spent their career working within one narrow area.

Experience across areas such as:

• EV / battery manufacturing
• Conveyors
• Storage systems
• Picking systems
• Sortation
• Palletising
• Material handling
• Gantry systems
• Pick-and-place automation
• Automotive production equipment

Engineers who have worked across several different automotive standards and environments are particularly attractive, as the client can quickly train engineers on their specific standards and systems.

Important: Candidates with experience limited exclusively to one area such as BIW may not be suitable. Broader automation and commissioning experience is preferred.

Project Environment

The machinery is primarily based around the client's own gantry and pick-and-place technology, with limited or no traditional robotics.

The systems are being designed and manufactured in Germany before being shipped to automotive manufacturing facilities.

The project is heavily focused on the EV sector, including battery and storage applications.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term contract through to approximately mid/end 2027.
• Start in September 2026.
• Major automotive EV automation project.
• Large-scale machinery and technically challenging commissioning environment.
• Travel, accommodation and project-related expenses covered by the customer.
• English-speaking working environment.

Candidates with strong Siemens/TIA Portal commissioning experience who have worked across multiple automation environments are encouraged to apply.

Our client is looking for a Payroll Director to lead payroll operations supporting a diverse, multi-state workforce that includes both union and non-union employees. This role owns all payroll functions, strategic and day-to-day, while also serving as the organization's HRIS leader, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with collective bargaining agreements and legal requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in union payroll, HRIS/system integrations, and process improvement, with a focus on building a collaborative, high-performing team.

Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site in San Francisco.

What You'll Do

• Lead payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing across multiple divisions and regions
• Own the HRIS platform strategy and administration, serving as the primary business owner for system configuration, upgrades, and integrations
• Manage union benefit contributions, wage deductions, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements
• Oversee payroll governance and internal controls to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and integrate payroll and HRIS systems across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement and implement solutions to operational challenges, resolving issues quickly and effectively
• Maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure alignment with evolving business needs
• Stay current on changes in payroll legislation and communicate key updates to employees and business partners
• Lead with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and employee experience

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience with Workday implementation and optimization, along with a strong background in national payroll operations and processes
• 10+ years of payroll leadership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations
• 5+ years managing union payroll, preferably within transportation, hospitality, or travel industries
• Proven experience leading the implementation of a new enterprise HR and payroll platform, driving data integrity, automation, and process improvement at scale
• Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and related compliance
• Expertise with cloud-based payroll systems and HRIS platforms such as ADP, Kronos, Workday, or UKG
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools
• Strong understanding of FLSA, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and scalable payroll operations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP experience preferred
• Experience with Workday or UKG
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience interpreting and implementing union agreements
• Experience leading payroll integrations following acquisitions or system migrations

Senior AI Engineer (LLM/Agentic AI) | London (Hybrid) | £600–£700/day | Outside IR35 | 6 months

Role: Senior AI Engineer (LLM/Agentic AI)

Location: London (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite in Victoria)

Rate: £600–£700 per day

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Duration: 6 months (extension likely)

Project Overview

You'll join a major AI transformation programme within a global organisation focused on building production-grade AI systems at scale. The initiative spans both customer-facing AI products and internal business transformation, with a strong emphasis on delivering systems that are deployed, used, and continuously improved.

We're seeking a Senior or Lead Machine Learning Scientist to design, build, and deploy AI agents and LLM-powered systems in real-world production environments. The team is building next-generation AI solutions using Large Language Models, Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and intelligent automation to drive measurable business outcomes.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Build and deploy production-grade AI agents and LLM-powered applications.
• Design agentic workflows using LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, FastMCP, or similar frameworks.
• Develop and optimise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
• Integrate AI solutions into products, APIs, and business workflows.
• Work with AWS, Azure, or GCP to deploy scalable AI systems.
• Contribute to recommendation, classification, forecasting, and automation initiatives.
• Strong Python development experience and production software engineering skills.
• Proven track record shipping LLM-based solutions into production environments.

Tech stack: Python | LLMs | Agentic AI | LangChain | LangGraph | MCP | RAG | Vector Databases | AWS | Azure | GCP | APIs | SQL | Machine Learning | Forecasting

Senior AI Engineer (LLM/Agentic AI) | London (Hybrid) | £600–£700/day | Outside IR35 | 6 months

Business Intelligence Expert – 6–12 Month Contract
Location: Brussels, Belgium | Full-time / Contract | Up to €600/day

The Role
Edison Smart are looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Expert to lead data-driven initiatives and deliver actionable insights:

• Define functional & non-functional requirements, KPIs, and metrics.

• Lead business case analyses for analytics projects.

• Coordinate and deliver dashboards, reports, and BI solutions.

• Provide expert advice on BI tools and best practices (Qlik, R, Python).

• Monitor data quality, oversee support teams, and report to management.

• Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and business units to drive impactful insights.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.

• 5+ years’ experience in BI, analytics, data integration, modelling, ETL/ELT, and dashboards.

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience with Qlik products (QlikView, Qlik Sense, NPrinting, GeoAnalytics).

• Strong knowledge of data warehousing, lakes, governance, architecture, and cloud BI solutions.

• Expertise in SQL, Business Objects, BODS, and other warehouse tools.

• Proven track record in KPI production, performance monitoring, and quality management.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills; fluent English (B2+), French a plus.

• Bonus: Experience with Microsoft tools (.NET, SharePoint, Excel) and data programming (R, Python).

Why Take This Role

• 6–12 month contract with competitive rate up to €600/day.

• Modern, hybrid work environment with flexible arrangements.

• Access to learning opportunities and personalized career growth support.

• Work on challenging, large-scale projects with direct impact.