PLC & SCADA Training for Strasbourg Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Strasbourg Professionals
Live online sessions from Strasbourg, France | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Strasbourg
Strasbourg sits at the crossroads of French and German industry, with the Rhine corridor hosting a blend of automotive, pharmaceutical, and engineering operations. Hager Group, Liebherr, and Lilly France maintain manufacturing facilities in the region, while the proximity to Germany's Baden-Württemberg industrial powerhouse creates a cross-border labour market for automation professionals. EDWartens provides CPD accredited online training from our UK centre, accessible to engineers on both sides of the Rhine.
Key Industries in Strasbourg
Major Employers
Also Serving
Kehl (Germany) · Schiltigheim · Illkirch · Molsheim (Bugatti) · Haguenau · Colmar
The Automation Landscape in Strasbourg
Strasbourg's unique position on the Franco-German border creates a bilingual automation market where both Siemens and Schneider Electric platforms coexist. Hager Group, headquartered in Obernai near Strasbourg, manufactures electrical distribution equipment on PLC-controlled automated lines exported globally. The Alsatian automotive corridor includes Punch Powerglide (automatic transmissions) and Bugatti's Molsheim atelier. Socomec in Benfeld produces UPS and power-switching systems using PLC-controlled testing and assembly. The Kuhn Group at Saverne manufactures agricultural machinery with automated welding and painting lines.
Did You Know?
Hager Group's Obernai plant near Strasbourg produces over 50 million electrical devices annually on fully automated PLC-controlled assembly and testing lines, making it one of Europe's most productive electrical equipment factories per square metre.
Career Outlook in Strasbourg
Strasbourg area automation engineers earn €40,000–€58,000 on the French side, but can access higher German salaries (€50,000–€70,000) across the Rhine in Baden-Württemberg. This cross-border dynamic is unique to Strasbourg and offers extraordinary career flexibility. A UK CPD-accredited qualification in English bridges both French and German employer expectations.
Real Automation Projects in Strasbourg
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Strasbourg.
Hager Group Obernai automated circuit-breaker assembly line with Siemens S7-1500 PLC and vision-guided quality inspection
Punch Powerglide Strasbourg automatic transmission machining centre with PLC-controlled CNC cell management
Kuhn Group Saverne agricultural implement welding line with Fanuc robots and Schneider Modicon M340 line controller
Socomec Benfeld UPS manufacturing with PLC-controlled end-of-line testing and burn-in automation
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Strasbourg Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Strasbourg
- 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 Strasbourg
The industrial automation sector in Strasbourgis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in France
Career Roles Available in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Industry Demand
The Automotive Components, Pharmaceuticals, Electrical Equipment sectors in Strasbourg are actively investing in automation. Companies like Hager Group, Liebherr, Lilly France regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in France 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
Why Train Now?
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Strasbourg — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Strasbourg 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 Hager Group and Liebherr.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Strasbourg. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Strasbourg
Join our live sessions from Strasbourg, France. 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 France — How It Works
Joining from Strasbourgis 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 Strasbourg (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 Strasbourg — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Strasbourg?
Yes — EDWartens delivers live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Strasbourg. Our English-language training is ideal for the Franco-German border region, where engineers often work with both Siemens and Schneider platforms. In-person training at our Milton Keynes centre is available via direct flights from Strasbourg or nearby Basel-Mulhouse Airport.
Does the cross-border location affect career opportunities?
Absolutely — Strasbourg engineers benefit from access to both French and German job markets. Siemens-trained PLC engineers can work in Baden-Württemberg (across the Rhine), while Schneider Electric skills suit Alsatian employers. Our training covers Siemens TIA Portal, the dominant platform on both sides of the border.
What are automation salaries in the Strasbourg region?
On the French side, automation engineers earn €40,000–€58,000. However, cross-border commuters working in Germany can earn €50,000–€70,000 while benefiting from lower French living costs — a significant financial advantage unique to the Strasbourg region.
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