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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Dortmund

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 1, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and programming PLC software for automated systems within a dynamic engineering environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing software concepts, programming controllers using industry-standard platforms like Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell, or Beckhoff, and integrating complex drive, safety, and fieldbus systems. You will also conduct simulations, perform error analysis, and oversee the commissioning of systems both in-house and at client sites globally. This role requires a strong technical foundation to optimize existing control software for performance and maintainability while ensuring comprehensive technical documentation. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to work on diverse, high-impact projects across various industries, offering the opportunity to travel internationally and engage in continuous professional development within a supportive team structure.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in PLC programming
  • Professional experience in the commissioning of industrial systems

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • National and international travel readiness (approx. 40%), valid work permit for Germany.