Automation and Control Systems Technician | Fachkraft Steuerungstechnik / Automatisierung (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Erfurt

Apolda, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Mar 23, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical and control system maintenance of production equipment within the food processing sector. Your daily tasks involve programming, maintaining, and expanding Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) from various manufacturers, as well as implementing modernization measures to improve plant performance and process reliability. You will play an active role in technical projects, including plant conversions and new installations, while coordinating external contractors for maintenance work. A significant portion of the role involves documenting technical processes and orders within the SAP ERP system. This position is ideal for an experienced professional looking for a permanent contract with a leading technology service provider, offering structured career development and the opportunity to work on high-level industrial automation projects in a 2-shift system.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering or Automation Technology (Elektroniker für Betriebstechnik / Automatisierungstechnik).

Experience

  • Professional experience in electrical and control systems maintenance within a production environment
  • Proven experience in programming and maintaining Siemens PLC systems
  • Experience with modernization and optimization of industrial plant performance
  • Experience in coordinating external service providers and contractors
  • Practical experience working with fieldbus systems and frequency converters

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to work in a 2-shift system is required. Experience in the food processing industry is beneficial.