PLC Specialist in Special Purpose Machinery | SPS-Spezialist im Sondermaschinenbau (m/w/d)

Hilger u. Kern GmbH

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 25, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a PLC Specialist at the Hilger & Kern Group in Mannheim, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of machine control systems, from programming according to DIN IEC 61131-3 to final commissioning and customer acceptance. Your day-to-day involves parameterizing intelligent actuators and sensors, creating functional descriptions, and providing remote or on-site support for software adjustments and troubleshooting. This role is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy both software development and hands-on machine interaction. You will join a family-run company with flat hierarchies and a strong focus on innovation in dosing and mixing technology. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, a 38.5-hour work week, 30 days of vacation, and a flexible mobile office policy of 8 days per month, making it an attractive opportunity for engineers seeking a balanced yet technically challenging environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in PLC programming and commissioning
  • Extensive experience in the commissioning of industrial machinery
  • Practical experience with Siemens TIA Portal and/or B&R Automation Studio
  • Experience in creating functional and sequence descriptions for machinery

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Occasional on-site travel to customer locations for service and troubleshooting is required. Knowledge of Visual Basic and C is considered a plus but not mandatory.