PLC programmer (m/f/d)

Purpose of the role

Develop, commission and optimise control software for machinery and equipment to support stable, efficient and traceable production.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop PLC programs against technical requirements and functional descriptions.
• Program and adapt operator interfaces and visualisations.
• Integrate and configure sensors, actuators, drives and distributed devices.
• Configure and diagnose industrial communication interfaces and networks.
• Perform software tests, functional checks and worldwide commissioning.
• Resolve software and communication faults; optimise cycle time, availability and process stability.
• Maintain software documentation, versions and backups.
• Instruct operators and maintenance personnel and provide technical support during operation.

Technical requirements

• Technical training with relevant experience, further technician training or a degree in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related field.
• PLC programming experience, for example Siemens SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Structured Text / SCL and ladder or function-block programming; HMI experience such as WinCC.
• Knowledge of PROFINET, EtherCAT or Modbus TCP and understanding of machine operation, circuit diagrams and drives.
• Safety-controller experience is desirable depending on the equipment.

Personal skills

Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving and careful documentation; communication, ownership, quality awareness and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Assignments and benefits

• Worldwide assembly, commissioning and service assignments; willingness to travel internationally and spend several days or weeks abroad.
• English for technical coordination on site; category B driving licence.
• Willingness to work shifts or be on call where required by operations.
• Company car, including private use.

Collaboration and reporting

Work with electrical and mechanical design, production, maintenance and project management. Report to automation leadership or technical management.