Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer | Automatisierungstechniker / SPS Programmier

ASW Maschinenbau e.K.

Wasserburg (Bodensee), Bayern, Deutschland
Published Jan 26, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves the full lifecycle development and commissioning of PLC controls for specialized machinery, both internally and at international customer sites. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing, programming, and commissioning PLC controls, specifically utilizing visualization (HMI) and operator interfaces. Key duties include analyzing, optimizing, and expanding existing control programs, performing troubleshooting, and conducting functional and acceptance tests. The ideal candidate must have a completed technical education or degree in automation, electrical, or mechatronics engineering, coupled with experience in PLC programming, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7. This position requires a structured, solution-oriented approach, strong teamwork skills, and a willingness to travel internationally for occasional commissioning tasks, offering a challenging and varied role within a dedicated team.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical training or degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience

  • Professional experience in PLC programming
  • Experience in commissioning machinery domestically and internationally
  • Experience analyzing and optimizing existing control programs

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional international commissioning trips