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

engineering people GmbH Nürnberg

Plattling, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Jan 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves specialized work as a PLC Programmer, focusing on the development and implementation of control systems for custom machinery and advanced automation solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and programming PLC controls, creating and maintaining Human-Machine Interface (HMI) visualizations, and ensuring robust software documentation according to internal standards. A key part of the job is the commissioning of new systems, both internally and occasionally at customer sites, alongside performing detailed error analysis and optimizing existing control programs. Candidates must possess a background in Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, coupled with demonstrable experience using the Siemens TIA Portal, specifically S7-1500 and WinCC. Strong command of both German and English is required, along with advantageous knowledge of safety technology and bus/drive systems, making this an ideal position for a detail-oriented automation specialist ready to tackle innovative projects.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field of study

Experience

  • Professional experience in the development and programming of PLC controls for special machinery
  • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, WinCC)
  • Experience in commissioning machines and systems
  • Experience in error analysis and optimization of control programs

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Occasional travel required for commissioning machines at customer sites