Application and Support Engineer | Ingenieur (m/w/d) Applikation/Support

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Nürnberg, Mittelfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 19, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Nuremberg branch of Beckhoff, a global leader in PC-based control technology. As an Application and Support Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in helping mechanical and plant engineering customers integrate and apply advanced automation solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve programming and commissioning customer applications using IEC 61131-3 and high-level languages like C# and C++ on Windows and Linux platforms. You will work closely with the sales team to conduct customer meetings, support workshops, and potentially lead technical training sessions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys complex problem-solving and thrives in a collaborative, customer-facing environment. Beckhoff provides a stable, family-owned company culture with flat hierarchies, offering attractive benefits including a company car, flexible working hours, and the chance to work with cutting-edge TwinCAT 3 automation software.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Technology, or a comparable field; alternatively, a qualification as a State-Certified Technician.

Experience

  • Professional experience in automation technology using PLC, NC, and PC-based systems
  • Extensive programming experience in IEC 61131-3 standards
  • Proven experience with high-level programming languages such as C#, C++, or .NET
  • Experience in commissioning and integrating automation applications for industrial customers
  • Experience with TwinCAT automation software is highly desirable
  • Professional background in technical customer support or application engineering

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid driver's license required (company car provided). Must be based in or able to commute to the Nuremberg sales office. Position requires the ability to conduct customer visits and workshops.