PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer | SPS-Programmierer/Automatisierungstechniker (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Dortmund
Job Summary
As a PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer at FERCHAU, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and programming of PLC software for automated industrial systems. Your daily activities will involve creating software concepts based on specific client requirements, programming controllers using platforms like Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, Rockwell, or Beckhoff, and integrating advanced drive, safety, and fieldbus systems such as Profinet and EtherCAT. A significant part of the role includes conducting simulations, error analyses, and performing both domestic and international on-site commissioning. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a permanent contract with a leading engineering service provider, offering comprehensive benefits like company pension schemes and childcare subsidies. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects for prestigious clients across various industries, ensuring high-performance and maintainable automation solutions while advancing your technical expertise in a dynamic innovation-driven environment.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification/vocational training.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in PLC programming and the commissioning of industrial plants.
- Proven experience with HMI systems and visualization methods.
- Practical experience in integrating safety and fieldbus systems.
- Experience in creating software concepts and technical documentation.
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally is required. Must have a valid work permit for Germany. German language skills at a minimum level of B2 are mandatory.
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