PLC Programmer / Commissioning Engineer | SPS- Programmierer/ Inbetriebnehmer (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Stuttgart Automotive

Heilbronn, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 16, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a PLC Programmer and Commissioning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming technological visions into reality by developing and implementing comprehensive control software. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve clarifying and implementing interfaces for material flow computers, designing operator panels (HMI) in collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams, and configuring automation components within the TIA Portal. A significant portion of this role involves hands-on testing and commissioning of machinery and systems both at the factory and on-site at customer locations. You will also be responsible for overseeing system ramp-ups, conducting performance tests, and providing essential training to customer personnel. This position is particularly attractive for those who enjoy a mix of software development and field engineering, offering a permanent contract with a 35-hour work week and the opportunity to work on diverse industrial projects across Germany and Europe.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a qualification as a state-certified Technician in a related field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in PLC programming, specifically with TIA Portal
  • Practical experience in automation technology, including robot controls or material flow computers
  • Experience in configuring and integrating automation components into control software
  • Experience in conducting machinery tests and on-site commissioning
  • Experience in customer training and system performance testing

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to travel within Germany and occasionally to other European countries (maximum 40% travel activity).