PLC & SCADA Training for Vienna Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Vienna Professionals
Live online sessions from Vienna, Austria | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Vienna
Vienna serves as the industrial and commercial gateway to Central Europe, with a strong presence in electrical engineering, process technology, and automation. Siemens Austria, ABB Austria, and numerous automation integrators maintain significant operations. The city's pharmaceutical cluster (Boehringer Ingelheim, Takeda) and its role as headquarters for OMV (Austria's major energy company) add process control demand. EDWartens delivers CPD accredited online PLC training from our UK centre for Austrian engineers.
Key Industries in Vienna
Major Employers
Also Serving
Schwechat · Wiener Neustadt · St Pölten · Baden · Klosterneuburg · Mödling
The Automation Landscape in Vienna
Vienna serves as the gateway to Central European automation, with Siemens Austria, ABB Austria, and B&R Automation (now ABB) all maintaining significant operations. OMV, Austria's largest industrial company, operates the Schwechat refinery — Central Europe's largest — with Honeywell DCS and Siemens SCADA systems. Boehringer Ingelheim's Vienna production campus manufactures biopharmaceuticals with PLC-controlled fermentation and filling systems. Andritz, headquartered in Graz but with major Vienna operations, designs automation systems for hydropower, pulp, and metals processing plants worldwide. Kapsch TrafficCom develops intelligent transportation SCADA systems from Vienna.
Did You Know?
The OMV Schwechat refinery south of Vienna processes 9.6 million tonnes of crude oil annually with a Honeywell-based SCADA system monitoring over 30,000 process variables — making it Central Europe's largest and most complex refinery automation installation.
Career Outlook in Vienna
Vienna automation engineers earn €45,000–€62,000, with refinery and pharmaceutical roles at the top. Austria's strategic position between Western and Eastern Europe makes Vienna a coordination hub for automation projects spanning the region. A UK CPD-accredited qualification is valued alongside Austrian engineering degrees, and English proficiency is standard in Vienna's international companies.
Real Automation Projects in Vienna
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Vienna.
OMV Schwechat refinery DCS modernisation with Honeywell Experion and advanced process control for crude distillation
Boehringer Ingelheim Vienna biopharmaceutical production with PLC-controlled single-use bioreactors and filling lines
Wien Energie waste-to-energy plant SCADA system with Siemens PLC-controlled combustion and emissions monitoring
Kapsch TrafficCom Vienna intelligent toll-collection system with PLC-controlled gantry sensors and SCADA monitoring
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Vienna Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Vienna
- 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 Vienna
The industrial automation sector in Viennais growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Austria
Career Roles Available in Vienna
Vienna Industry Demand
The Electrical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Energy (OMV) sectors in Vienna are actively investing in automation. Companies like Siemens Austria, ABB Austria, OMV regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Austria 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?
Upcoming Batches
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Vienna — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Vienna 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 Siemens Austria and ABB Austria.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Vienna. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Vienna
Join our live sessions from Vienna, Austria. 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 Austria — How It Works
Joining from Viennais 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 Vienna (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 Vienna — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Vienna?
Yes — EDWartens delivers live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Vienna. Our Siemens TIA Portal training is directly applicable to Austrian industry, where Siemens is the dominant automation platform. In-person training at our Milton Keynes centre is available via direct flights from Vienna International Airport.
What automation sectors are strongest in Vienna?
Vienna's key automation sectors are energy (OMV refinery operations), pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim, Takeda), infrastructure (Kapsch traffic systems, Wien Energie), and industrial equipment (Andritz). The city's role as Central European coordination hub also creates project-management automation roles.
What are automation salaries in Vienna?
Vienna automation engineers earn €45,000–€62,000. Austrian salaries include mandatory 13th and 14th month payments, effectively adding 15% to the base salary. Process control engineers at OMV Schwechat and pharmaceutical automation roles at Boehringer Ingelheim are at the top of the range.
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