Automation Software Engineer (Electrical Design) | Software Ingenieur (m/w/d) Elektrokonstruktion / Automatisierungstechnik

EOL Group

Kirchlengern, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 8, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Automation Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing control systems for high-end packaging machinery. Your daily responsibilities include developing PLC programs using Schneider PacDrive 3 and Rockwell systems, configuring hardware such as servo drives and I/O modules, and creating complex motion control functions. You will also be responsible for developing safety software and designing visualizations using the Siemens TIA Portal. A key aspect of this role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and commissioning machinery both at our production facility and directly at customer sites. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a mix of office-based development and hands-on field work. You will join a globally active, full-service provider in the packaging industry, working within a motivated team on diverse projects across the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. The role offers a stable, long-term career path with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Professional experience in PLC programming and motion control systems
  • Experience in hardware configuration of controllers, servos, and I/O modules
  • Experience in safety programming using PILZ systems
  • Experience in visualization development using Siemens TIA Portal
  • Experience with Schneider PacDrive 3, CODESYS-based systems, and Rockwell ControlLogix/Kinetix platforms

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for customer site commissioning; valid work permit for the location of employment.