Electrical Engineer for PLC Programming | Elektroingenieur (m/w/d)

battenfeld-cincinnati Germany GmbH

Bad Oeynhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 9, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves the technical clarification and implementation of customer orders within the electrical engineering and automation sector for extrusion machinery. As an Electrical Engineer at battenfeld-cincinnati, you will be responsible for the independent creation and maintenance of PLC programs and documentation according to IEC 61131, specifically using B&R Automation Studio. Your day-to-day will involve programming visualizations, commissioning machines at the factory, and providing technical support and training to assembly and service teams. The position is highly technical, requiring knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) and regulatory standards like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This is an attractive opportunity to work for a global technology leader in the plastics extrusion industry, offering a secure permanent contract under the NRW Metal and Electrical Industry collective agreement, which includes 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and hybrid work options.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology; alternatively, a certified Technician qualification with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in PLC programming is required, specifically with B&R hardware and software.
  • Experience in the programming and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems.
  • Experience with electrical equipment for machines and safety regulations.
  • Professional experience in technical documentation and customer order implementation.
  • Experience in training and supporting assembly or service personnel is preferred.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Occasional travel for order clarification, commissioning, and on-site customer training is required. Knowledge of HTML5 and JavaScript is considered an advantage.