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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Mar 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an Automation Technician and PLC Programmer at FERCHAU, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of automation solutions for industrial manufacturing plants. Your day-to-day activities involve developing control concepts, creating functional descriptions, and programming plant-specific control and safety software. You will define data communication interfaces and design user interfaces (HMI) to ensure seamless machine operation. A significant part of the role includes conducting simulations and system tests to verify functionality before leading commissioning efforts both in-house and at customer sites. This position is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy process testing and seeing a project through to its final startup phase. The role offers high job security through a permanent contract, flexible working hours for work-life balance, and tailored career development programs through a dedicated academy, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their technical expertise in a supportive environment.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed vocational training or a university 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 commissioning machines and conducting process testing
  • Experience in creating functional descriptions and control concepts

Languages

Not specified

Additional

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