Automation Technician / PLC Programmer | Automatisierungstechniker / SPS-Programmierer (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Feb 20, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an Automation Technician and PLC Programmer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and commissioning of automation solutions for industrial manufacturing plants and machinery. Your day-to-day activities involve developing control concepts, creating functional descriptions, and writing plant-specific control and safety software. You will also design user interfaces (HMI) and define data communication interfaces between various systems. A significant portion of the role includes conducting simulations and system tests to ensure functionality before performing on-site commissioning and process trials at customer locations. This position is particularly attractive due to its blend of software development and hands-on engineering, supported by a permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, and structured career development through the FERCHAU Academy. It offers the opportunity to work on diverse industrial projects while ensuring high-level technical standards are met through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed vocational training or a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.

Experience

  • Practical experience in programming PLC systems, specifically with Simatic S7 and TIA Portal
  • Experience in developing user interfaces for industrial plants
  • Professional experience in the commissioning of machinery and industrial production systems
  • Experience in creating functional descriptions and control concepts

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for on-site commissioning at customer locations is required.