Years of open-source stewardship and industrial engineering form the basis for trusted, long-term customer partnerships.
Chief Operating Officer
Andreas is the Founder and COO of o6 Automation. Before, he led the Adaptive Production Systems group at Fraunhofer IOSB, driving research that bridges connectivity and smart manufacturing. Since 2017, Andreas has been an integral contributor to the open62541 project, implementing major subsystems such as PubSub.
Managing Director
Julius is the founder and managing director of o6 Automation. An industrial engineer by training, with a PhD in computer science, he previously built and led the department for Cognitive Industrial Systems at Fraunhofer IOSB. Since 2013, he has been a co-founder of the open62541 project and is still responsible for its technical foundations.
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We offer a lot and we expect a lot—all while having fun solving technical puzzles and producing solutions that drive critical industrial applications around the world.
Our hiring process is highly selective because we are looking for colleagues who truly fit. Please send your application, including your CV, to career@o6-automation.com.
The open62541 library is written in C — just like the Linux kernel or the PostgreSQL database. If you enjoy diving deep into the architecture of critical applications using the low-level language C as well as Python, this is the right challenge for you.
In this role, you should be willing to work hands-on on technically demanding tasks and, over time, grow into a position of technical leadership.
You should have developed a strong sense for technical solutions that enables you to make both high-impact architecture decisions and code contributions.
Include the code O6-HIGH-PERF-ENG in the subject line of your email. Questions are welcome in advance using the same code.
Apply for this position →The open62541 library is written in C — just like the Linux kernel or the PostgreSQL database. If you enjoy diving deep into the architecture of critical applications using the low-level language C as well as Python, this is the right challenge for you.
You should have developed a strong sense for technical solutions in resource-constrained environments.
Include the code O6-EMBEDDED-ENG in the subject line of your email. Questions are welcome in advance using the same code.
Apply for this position →The Web-Application Developer builds user interfaces for complex industrial applications. We are looking for a full-stack developer that can handle both frontend and backend. The starting point is a REST API as a Python implementation. You take it from there.
Include the code O6-WEBAPP-DEV in the subject line of your email. Questions are welcome in advance using the same code.
Apply for this position →At o6 Automation, we create the next level of industrial connectivity — from the open62541 OPC UA stack to scalable solutions for future-proof automation systems. If you’re passionate about helping technical customers succeed and thrive in the world of industrial software, this is your opportunity.
You should have a strong customer focus and a solid understanding of industrial or software environments.
Include the code O6-CUSTOMER-SUCCESS in the subject line of your email. Questions are welcome in advance using the same code.
Apply for this position →At o6 Automation, we are building the future of open industrial communication — enabling companies worldwide to connect machines, data, and people through modern OPC UA technology. If you love shaping a company’s voice, telling stories that inspire engineers, and building communities around cutting-edge industrial innovation, this is the right challenge for you.
You should have a strong sense for storytelling in a technical or B2B context, combined with hands-on execution skills.
Include the code O6-PR-SOCIAL in the subject line of your email. Questions are welcome in advance using the same code.
Apply for this position →We are always looking for highly motivated and qualified student workers and interns for the subjects above. Internships at o6 Automation are generally paid.
We provide the opportunity to learn and grow in a highly technical and professional work environment. In return, we expect excellent talent, drive, and motivation from everyone on the team, including our young colleagues.
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