Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer | Automatisierungstechniker / SPS-Programmierer (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Ludwigshafen
Job Summary
This role involves connecting people and technology by programming and commissioning complex automation solutions for machinery and industrial production facilities. The Automation Engineer/PLC Programmer is responsible for developing control concepts, creating functional descriptions, and generating the necessary control and safety software, including the user interface. Day-to-day tasks include defining system interfaces, ensuring data communication, and conducting simulations and system tests to verify functionality. A key part of the job is the internal and customer-site commissioning of the machines, involving process trials and startup support. This position is ideal for professionals with a background in electrical or automation engineering who possess practical experience with PLC systems like Simatic S7 and TIA, and who thrive in a customer-oriented, team-focused, and interdisciplinary work environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training or university degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field
Experience
- Practical experience in PLC system programming, especially with Simatic S7 and TIA
- Professional experience in developing user interfaces for industrial plants
Languages
Additional
- High customer orientation and ability for interdisciplinary collaboration
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