Project Assistant - Automation & Mechanical Engineering

We shape automation.

ekvip automation GmbH is a software company specializing in mechanical and plant engineering, headquartered in Leipzig with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Sarajevo. We develop automation software in accordance with IEC 61131-3, custom software solutions for the machine building industry, and our open-source framework, cinnamon, for Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. In addition to software development, we support our customers worldwide with the commissioning and optimization of their production facilities.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a dedicated Project Assistant who will provide organizational support to our project managers and ensure that our international customer projects run smoothly.

Your Responsibilities

  • Supporting the project management team in the planning, organization, and coordination of our client projects

  • Scheduling, monitoring deadlines, and tracking tasks

  • Preparing, organizing, and taking minutes for project and client meetings

  • Creating and maintaining project documents, presentations, and documentation

  • Assisting with proposal and order processing

  • Communicating with clients, suppliers, and internal departments

  • Assisting with project controlling, reporting, and budget overviews

  • General administrative tasks to support the project teams

Your Profile

  • Completed business training (e.g., industrial clerk, office management clerk, or equivalent)

  • Ideally, professional experience in project assistance or project coordination

  • Excellent organizational skills and a structured, independent approach to work

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

  • Experience with Atlassian Jira is a plus

  • Very good command of German and good command of English

  • Enjoy working in a team and communicating in a technical environment

Here's what you can expect

  • Exciting national and international projects in mechanical and plant engineering

  • A modern work environment with short decision-making processes

  • Collaboration with motivated development, service, and engineering teams

  • Individual onboarding and opportunities for personal development

  • Flexible work hours and the option to work remotely

  • Competitive compensation and modern work tools

  • Regular team events and a collegial work environment

  • The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of our company

No matter how you define your gender, who you love, where you’re from, what your skin color is, or what you believe in, we strive to treat one another with care. Our focus is on mutual respect and appreciation, as well as motivation and enjoyment at work.

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