(Junior) PLC Programmer | (Junior) SPS-Programmierer (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Heilbronn

Heilbronn, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 18, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves conceptualizing, programming, and optimizing customer-specific Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls, primarily focusing on automation concepts within special machinery and plant construction. Day-to-day tasks include developing new systems, adapting visualization interfaces, creating technical specifications detailing program structures, performing independent error analysis, and conducting system testing and commissioning directly at customer sites. A key responsibility is training operating and maintenance personnel on the new systems. The ideal candidate holds a degree or technician qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Robotics, or a related technical field, coupled with practical experience in PLC programming. Knowledge of visualization and initial commissioning experience are beneficial. This position offers an unlimited employment contract, comprehensive onboarding, and professional development opportunities, but requires a minimum of 50% readiness for domestic and international business travel.

Required Skills

Education

Degree or Technician qualification in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Automation Technology, Robotics, or equivalent technical field.

Experience

  • Practical experience in PLC programming
  • Initial experience in system commissioning (desirable)
  • Professional experience in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology (entry-level candidates welcome)

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Minimum 50% readiness for domestic and international business travel.