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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Heilbronn

Heilbronn, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 20, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a (Junior) PLC Programmer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of automation solutions for special-purpose machinery and plant engineering. Your daily activities involve the conceptual design, programming, and optimization of customer-specific PLC controls using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal. You will play a critical role in developing holistic automation concepts, adjusting visualization systems, and creating detailed functional specifications. Beyond development, you will perform technical error analysis, system testing, and conduct on-site commissioning at client locations. This position is ideal for both career starters and experienced professionals looking to work on innovative industrial revolutions within a supportive team environment. The role offers attractive benefits including company pension schemes, corporate discounts, and professional networking events, while allowing for a mobile lifestyle through a vast branch network.

Required Skills

Education

Degree or certified technician training in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Automation Technology, Robotics, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Practical experience in industrial automation and PLC programming with S7 and TIA Portal
  • Professional experience in creating visualization systems, specifically with WinCC
  • Initial experience or exposure to technical commissioning of industrial plants
  • Experience in developing program structures and functional specifications for automation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel at least 20% for on-site commissioning and client visits.