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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Heilbronn

Heilbronn, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a (Junior) PLC Programmer at FERCHAU, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of automation solutions for special-purpose machinery and plant engineering. Your daily activities involve designing, programming, and optimizing custom PLC control systems using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal. You will play a critical role in developing holistic automation concepts, creating technical specifications, and refining visualization systems. Beyond development, you will conduct error analysis, troubleshooting, and system testing. A key part of this role involves performing on-site commissioning at customer locations, ensuring technical solutions are successfully integrated. This position is ideal for both entry-level professionals and experienced engineers looking to work on innovative industrial revolutions within a supportive team environment that offers extensive corporate benefits and professional development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree or technician training in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Automation Technology, Robotics, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Practical experience in industrial automation and PLC programming using S7 and TIA Portal
  • Professional experience in visualization (WinCC) is advantageous
  • Initial experience in commissioning is desirable
  • Experience in creating technical specifications and program structures

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel at least 20%; valid work permit for Germany; location-based role at one of 145 branches.