PLC Programmer / Automation Software Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: PLC Programmer / Automation Software Developer (m/w/d)
• Focus: Customer-specific automation for special-purpose machines, from software development to commissioning

Description

You will develop automation solutions for complex machines and systems, programming and validating PLC/SPS programs directly at the machine. The role includes commissioning of hardware and software components (including safety and field interfaces), as well as process optimization through error analysis. You will support customers with technical coordination, training, and commissioning while contributing to standardization of automation and software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-specific automation solutions for complex machines and plants
• Program, implement, and validate PLC/SPS programs directly on the system
• Commission hardware and software components, especially PLC, HMI, bus systems, safety technology, actuators, sensors, and interfaces
• Perform process optimization and error analysis at the company and on-site with customers
• Contribute to further development and standardization of existing automation and software solutions
• Coordinate technically with customers and support training and commissioning
• Collaborate with electrical design, mechanical design, assembly, and other technical teams
• Actively shape a modern automation environment

Requirements

• Completed technical degree, technician training, or comparable technical qualification
• Direct entry after studies or vocational training is welcome
• Ideally experience in PLC/SPS programming with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or Siemens TIA Portal
• Drive commissioning and controller optimization knowledge is a plus
• Ideally first experience in machine and plant construction or special-purpose machine building
• Strong technical understanding and interest in automation and control engineering
• Systematic, analytical, and structured working style
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness for occasional customer visits and on-site commissioning

Benefits

• Varied projects in customer-specific special-purpose machine building
• Work from software development to machine commissioning
• Use of modern automation platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Siemens TIA Portal)
• Room for initiative and independent work
• Opportunity to help develop automation standards and long-term growth in a technically demanding environment