Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer | Automatisierungstechniker / SPS-Programmierer (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Dec 30, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves the programming and commissioning of sophisticated automation solutions for industrial manufacturing plants and machinery. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing comprehensive control concepts, drafting functional descriptions, and creating specific control software, safety control software, and user interfaces (HMIs). A critical part of the job is defining interfaces and data communication protocols between various systems. You will ensure functionality through simulations and rigorous system tests, culminating in the internal and external commissioning of machines at customer sites, including process trials and production ramp-up support. The ideal candidate holds a degree or vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology and possesses practical experience programming PLC systems, specifically Siemens Simatic S7 and TIA. This position offers high planning security through an unlimited contract, attractive compensation, and extensive professional development opportunities via the FERCHAU Academy.

Required Skills

Education

Degree or successful vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field

Experience

  • Practical experience in programming PLC systems, specifically with Simatic S7 and TIA
  • Experience in the development of user interfaces for industrial plants

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • High customer orientation required; Team-oriented and interdisciplinary collaboration skills necessary; Willingness to travel for external commissioning at customer sites (implied by commissioning role)