PLC and SCADA Training for Dortmund professionals
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SPS- und SCADA-Schulungen in Dortmund

CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Dortmund Professionals

In-person at our Oberhaching centre or live online from Dortmund

Industrial Automation in Dortmund

Dortmund hat den Strukturwandel vom Bergbau zur Logistik- und Technologiestadt vollzogen. Das Fraunhofer-Institut für Materialfluss und Logistik (IML) macht die Stadt zum deutschen Zentrum für Logistikautomatisierung. Mit Wilo und KHS sind zudem zwei bedeutende Maschinenbauer vor Ort — Pumpentechnik beim einen, Abfüll- und Verpackungsanlagen beim anderen.

Key Industries in Dortmund

IntralogistikFördertechnikMaschinenbauVerpackungstechnikPumpentechnik

Major Employers

WiloKHSAmazon LogisticsThyssenkrupp Rothe ErdeMurtfeldtSignal Iduna

Average Automation Engineer Salary in Dortmund: £56,000/year

Local VAT rate: 19%

Why Train for Dortmund Jobs?

Verpackungs- und Förderanlagen laufen fast immer im Verbund mehrerer Steuerungen. Deshalb legen wir in Dortmund besonderen Wert auf Buskommunikation, Diagnose und die Fehlersuche in verteilten Anlagen.

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Our Courses

Training Programmes for Dortmund Professionals

Professional Module

PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO

  • Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
  • Language: English
  • Delivery: Live Online + In-person (Oberhaching, UK)
  • Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
  • Certificate: CPD Accredited

2.499 € + VAT full programme

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AI Module

AI in Industrial Automation

  • AI & Machine Learning for Automation
  • Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
  • Predictive Maintenance with AI
  • CPD Accredited Certification

What You'll Learn in the Professional Module

A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.

Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals

  • Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
  • TIA Portal software setup & navigation
  • Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
  • Digital & analog I/O configuration

Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming

  • Structured Text (ST) programming
  • Timer, counter & comparator functions
  • Data handling & memory management
  • Program debugging & testing

Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems

  • WinCC SCADA configuration
  • HMI screen design & navigation
  • Alarm management & trending
  • Data logging & historical reports

Day 5: Networking & Projects

  • PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
  • Ethernet/IP communication
  • PLC-to-PLC data exchange
  • Network troubleshooting techniques

Online: Simulation & Assessment

  • FactoryIO 3D simulation
  • Real-world automation scenarios
  • Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
  • Final capstone project & assessment

Career & Certification

  • CPD Accredited certificate
  • CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
  • Interview preparation & mock interviews
  • Direct introductions to hiring employers

Automation Opportunities in Dortmund

The industrial automation sector in Dortmundis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.

Industrial automation and PLC engineering opportunities in Dortmund

£35k – £75k

Average automation engineer salary range in the UK

Career Roles Available in Dortmund

PLC Programmer
Controls Engineer
Automation Engineer
SCADA Developer
Systems Integrator
Commissioning Engineer
Maintenance Technician
Instrumentation Engineer

Dortmund Industry Demand

The Intralogistik, Fördertechnik, Maschinenbau sectors in Dortmund are actively investing in automation. Companies like Wilo, KHS, Amazon Logistics regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.

Average salaries for automation engineers in the UK range from £35,000 to £65,000, with senior roles commanding £70,000+.

The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.

Technologies Covered

Siemens S7-1200Siemens S7-1500TIA Portal V18WinCC SCADAFactoryIOPROFINETLadder LogicFunction BlocksStructured TextHMI DesignPID ControlIndustrial IoT

Why Train Now?

1.Industry 4.0 adoption is accelerating — companies need skilled automation engineers now
2.Salary premium — PLC engineers earn 30-50% more than general maintenance roles
3.Job security — automation skills are recession-proof with constant demand
4.Fast-track to employment — our graduates get placed within weeks of completing training

Why EDWartens

Why Dortmund Engineers Choose EDWartens

CPD Accredited

Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.

Hands-on Labs

Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.

Career Support

Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Wilo and KHS.

Flexible Delivery

Attend in-person at our Oberhaching centre or join live online sessions from Dortmund.

Getting to Our Training Centre from Dortmund

620 km von Oberhaching
ca. 5 Stunden mit dem ICE

Our training centre is located in Oberhaching, easily accessible from Dortmundby train or car. Oberhaching Central station has excellent connections to all major UK cities. Can't travel? Join our live online sessions instead.

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Alle Preise verstehen sich netto zzgl. der gesetzlichen Umsatzsteuer. In Deutschland beträgt der Regelsteuersatz 19 %. Bei Lieferungen in andere EU-Staaten wird der jeweils lokale Satz berechnet; Geschäftskunden mit gültiger USt-IdNr. rechnen im Reverse-Charge-Verfahren ab.

2.499 € + 19 % USt (Deutschland) = 2.974 € gesamt

CPD Accredited
CPD-akkreditiert
ISO 9001 Quality

Why Engineers in Dortmund Choose EDWartens

Career Transition: Move from general engineering into high-demand PLC/SCADA roles with £35-65k salary range
Upskill Existing Role: Add PLC programming to your CV while working — online + weekend options available
Industry Shortage: UK faces a critical shortage of automation engineers — Intralogistik, Fördertechnik sectors in Dortmund are actively hiring
Placement Support: 100% career support including CV writing, interview prep, and direct introductions to employers like Wilo, KHS