PLC & SCADA Training for Düsseldorf Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Düsseldorf Professionals
Live online sessions from Düsseldorf, Germany | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf and the wider Rhine-Ruhr region form Germany's industrial heartland, hosting major steel, chemical, and engineering operations. ThyssenKrupp, Henkel, and SMS Group are headquartered here, while the city's proximity to Duisburg's inland port and Leverkusen's Bayer complex adds to the demand for process automation specialists. EDWartens delivers live online PLC and SCADA training from our UK centre, making our CPD accredited courses easily accessible to Rhine-Ruhr professionals.
Key Industries in Düsseldorf
Major Employers
Also Serving
Duisburg · Essen · Cologne · Wuppertal · Krefeld · Leverkusen
The Automation Landscape in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf sits at the centre of the Rhine-Ruhr industrial megalopolis, Europe's densest concentration of heavy industry. ThyssenKrupp's Steel Europe division at nearby Duisburg operates blast furnaces and hot-strip mills controlled by Siemens SIMATIC systems processing millions of tonnes of steel annually. SMS Group, headquartered in Düsseldorf, designs and builds the automated rolling mills used by steelmakers worldwide. Henkel's Düsseldorf-Holthausen plant runs highly automated consumer goods packaging lines with Rockwell and Siemens PLCs.
Did You Know?
SMS Group, headquartered in Düsseldorf, has delivered over 1,100 automated rolling mill plants worldwide — each controlled by thousands of PLC-managed servo drives and hydraulic actuators coordinating metal forming at speeds up to 120 km/h.
Career Outlook in Düsseldorf
The Rhine-Ruhr region offers automation engineers €50,000–€70,000, with steel and process control specialists commanding the top end. The area's ongoing transition from legacy to Industry 4.0 systems means engineers with modern TIA Portal and SCADA skills are upgrading decades-old infrastructure. A UK CPD-accredited qualification is valued by the international companies — Vodafone, Henkel, Rheinmetall — headquartered in Düsseldorf.
Real Automation Projects in Düsseldorf
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Düsseldorf.
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe hot-strip mill modernisation at Duisburg with Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 and WinCC SCADA
Henkel Düsseldorf-Holthausen adhesive packaging line automation using Rockwell ControlLogix and FactoryTalk
SMS Group cold-rolling mill control system with multi-axis Siemens PLC synchronisation for thickness tolerance
Vallourec premium threading line PLC upgrade for seamless steel pipe production at Düsseldorf-Rath
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Düsseldorf Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Düsseldorf
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
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 Düsseldorf
The industrial automation sector in Düsseldorfis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Germany
Career Roles Available in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Industry Demand
The Steel & Metals, Chemical, Machine Building sectors in Düsseldorf are actively investing in automation. Companies like ThyssenKrupp, Henkel, SMS Group regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Germany range from €40,000 to €75,000, with senior roles commanding €80,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Düsseldorf — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Düsseldorf 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 ThyssenKrupp and Henkel.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Düsseldorf. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Düsseldorf
Join our live sessions from Düsseldorf, Germany. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Germany — How It Works
Joining from Düsseldorfis simple. Here's the step-by-step process for international students.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Düsseldorf (Mon–Fri, UK time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in GBP via bank transfer or card (approx €2,499)
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Düsseldorf — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Düsseldorf?
Yes — EDWartens offers live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from anywhere in the Rhine-Ruhr region. Our training covers Siemens TIA Portal, which is the dominant platform in the region's steel, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
What industries in Düsseldorf need PLC engineers?
Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr region need PLC engineers across steel production (ThyssenKrupp), machine building (SMS Group), consumer goods (Henkel), defence (Rheinmetall), and telecommunications infrastructure (Vodafone). The region has one of Europe's highest concentrations of industrial automation roles.
What is the salary range for automation engineers in Düsseldorf?
Automation engineers in the Düsseldorf / Rhine-Ruhr area earn €50,000–€70,000 on average. Specialists in steel process control or commissioning engineers at SMS Group and ThyssenKrupp can exceed €75,000. The cost of living is lower than Munich or Stuttgart, improving the effective salary.
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