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

CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Bochum Professionals

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

Industrial Automation in Bochum

Bochum hat den Wandel vom Bergbau zur Technologie- und Dienstleistungsstadt vollzogen. Mit Eickhoff ist ein traditionsreicher Hersteller von Getrieben und Bergbaumaschinen vor Ort, GEA baut Prozesstechnik für die Lebensmittelindustrie. Die Ruhr-Universität und das Umfeld der IT-Sicherheitsforschung machen Bochum zudem zu einem relevanten Standort für industrielle Cybersicherheit — ein zunehmend wichtiges Thema in der Automatisierung.

Key Industries in Bochum

MaschinenbauAntriebstechnikProzesstechnikIndustrie-ITAutomobilzulieferer

Major Employers

EickhoffGEABosch Service SolutionsEscryptVonoviaFaurecia

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

Local VAT rate: 19%

Why Train for Bochum Jobs?

Industrielle Cybersicherheit rückt in der Automatisierung stark in den Vordergrund. In Bochum behandeln wir Netzwerksegmentierung und Zugriffsschutz für Steuerungsnetze ausführlicher als anderswo.

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Our Courses

Training Programmes for Bochum 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 Bochum

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

Industrial automation and PLC engineering opportunities in Bochum

£35k – £75k

Average automation engineer salary range in the UK

Career Roles Available in Bochum

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

Bochum Industry Demand

The Maschinenbau, Antriebstechnik, Prozesstechnik sectors in Bochum are actively investing in automation. Companies like Eickhoff, GEA, Bosch Service Solutions 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 Bochum 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 Eickhoff and GEA.

Flexible Delivery

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

Getting to Our Training Centre from Bochum

615 km von Oberhaching
ca. 5 Stunden mit dem ICE

Our training centre is located in Oberhaching, easily accessible from Bochumby 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 Bochum 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 — Maschinenbau, Antriebstechnik sectors in Bochum are actively hiring
Placement Support: 100% career support including CV writing, interview prep, and direct introductions to employers like Eickhoff, GEA