PLC Programmer for Promicon Retrofit | SPS Programmierer Promicon Retrofit (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Bielefeld

Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 23, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role focuses on the complex technical migration and modernization of industrial machinery. As a PLC Programmer, you will be responsible for porting PROMICON PLC systems to Siemens platforms, a process involving the detailed analysis, disassembly, and reconstruction of third-party machines over a 1-2 year lifecycle. Day-to-day tasks include creating and maintaining programs using the pCOM motion language and utilizing the pPRO configuration tool within the PIDS software package. You will define variables, constants, and objects while implementing mathematical functions and logical operators using C-based syntax. This position is ideal for technical experts who enjoy deep-dive retrofitting projects and software architecture. The role offers the security of an indefinite contract, significant corporate discounts on travel and electronics, and professional development opportunities, alongside the potential for mobile work flexibility depending on client requirements.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in PLC programming, specifically with PROMICON and Siemens controllers
  • Experience in analyzing, dismantling, and rebuilding third-party machinery over extended project timelines
  • Practical experience using object-based motion languages and C-syntax for industrial applications
  • Experience with project configuration tools such as pPRO

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position involves a long-term project focus (1-2 years per machine analysis/rebuild). Mobile work is possible depending on the specific customer site.