PLC & SCADA Training for Stuttgart Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Stuttgart Professionals
Live online sessions from Stuttgart, Germany | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the global centre of automotive engineering, home to both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche headquarters and their highly automated production facilities. The region's Mittelstand companies, including Bosch, Trumpf, and Festo, are world leaders in industrial automation and Industry 4.0. EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC and SCADA training from our UK base, with live online sessions ideal for Stuttgart engineers, or in-person training available at our Milton Keynes centre.
Key Industries in Stuttgart
Major Employers
Also Serving
Sindelfingen · Böblingen · Esslingen · Ludwigsburg · Heilbronn · Tübingen
The Automation Landscape in Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the global epicentre of automotive automation, where Mercedes-Benz's Sindelfingen plant — the world's largest Mercedes factory — runs over 4,500 robots across its body shop. Bosch's Feuerbach headquarters develops the sensors, drives, and IoT gateways that underpin Industry 4.0 across the continent. Festo's Esslingen-Berkheim technology plant doubles as a learning factory showcasing pneumatic and electric automation. Trumpf in Ditzingen leads global laser-cutting and sheet-metal automation, exporting PLC-integrated machines worldwide.
Did You Know?
Festo's Technology Plant in Esslingen uses over 200 pneumatic and servo-electric motion axes controlled by a single integrated PLC network, making it one of the most densely automated training-and-production facilities in Europe.
Career Outlook in Stuttgart
Stuttgart's automation engineers earn €58,000–€78,000 on average, among the highest in Germany. The region's 'Hidden Champion' Mittelstand companies — Pilz, Balluff, Leuze — constantly recruit PLC talent beyond what local universities produce. A UK CPD-accredited Siemens TIA Portal qualification signals practical competence that Baden-Württemberg's hands-on engineering culture deeply values.
Real Automation Projects in Stuttgart
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Stuttgart.
Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen EQS body-in-white line with 1,500+ Fanuc and KUKA robots managed by Siemens PLCs
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION platform pilot at Feuerbach, replacing traditional PLC racks with Linux-based controllers
Porsche Taycan Zuffenhausen paint shop with PLC-controlled electrostatic coating and VOC abatement SCADA
Trumpf TruLaser fully automated sheet-metal cell integration using Siemens S7-1500 and OPC UA connectivity
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Stuttgart Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Stuttgart
- 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 Stuttgart
The industrial automation sector in Stuttgartis 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 Stuttgart
Stuttgart Industry Demand
The Automotive, Machine Tools, Industrial Automation sectors in Stuttgart are actively investing in automation. Companies like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch 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
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 Stuttgart — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Stuttgart 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 Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Stuttgart. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Stuttgart
Join our live sessions from Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgartis 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 Stuttgart (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 Stuttgart — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Stuttgart?
Yes — EDWartens delivers live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Stuttgart. We cover Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley platforms, both widely used in Baden-Württemberg's automotive and machine-building sectors. In-person attendance at our Milton Keynes centre is also available.
Are Siemens TIA Portal skills relevant for Stuttgart jobs?
Extremely relevant. Siemens is the dominant PLC platform across Stuttgart's automotive OEMs and their supply chains. Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, and Festo all rely heavily on Siemens S7-1500 and TIA Portal. Our CPD-accredited training maps directly to these employer requirements.
What salary can a PLC engineer expect in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart offers some of Germany's highest automation salaries due to the density of premium automotive OEMs. Experienced PLC programmers typically earn €58,000–€78,000, with senior commissioning engineers at Tier 1 suppliers earning above €80,000.
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