PLC Specialist in Special Machinery Engineering | SPS-Spezialist im Sondermaschinenbau am Standort Mannheim (m/w/d)

Job Summary

Join the HILGER & KERN GROUP, a long-standing supplier and development partner in industrial technology, as a PLC Specialist in Special Machinery Engineering based in Mannheim. This role involves managing the complete lifecycle of machine control systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include PLC programming according to DIN IEC 61131-3, functional testing, commissioning, and conducting machine acceptance tests with customers in Mannheim. You will also be responsible for creating functional and sequence descriptions, generating necessary documentation, and providing remote support—and occasional on-site deployment—for software adjustments and troubleshooting. Furthermore, you will contribute to the ongoing standardization and harmonization of the company's PLC systems. Candidates must have a successful degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Technology, or Mechatronics, coupled with solid PLC programming knowledge and extensive commissioning experience, specifically with Siemens (TIA Portal) and/or B&R (Automation Studio) controllers. Good English skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach are essential for success in this role.