3 Permanent Positions in Germany as Commissioning (PLC) Engineer

Our client is a leading manufacturer of innovative production and automation systems. They design and build machinery for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. Their product range includes machining centres, assembly lines, and automation technology, with a strong focus on e-mobility and electric vehicle production.

Currently, they are seeking new team members for their Electrical Commissioning team within the Electrical Drives, Battery Systems, and Machining and Systems Technology Business Unit.

Role & Responsibilities

• Commissioning of Assembly Systems for Electric Drive, Battery and Fuel Cell Production as well as Machining Systems on site and at the customer's premises
• Programming and configuration of control systems, HMIs, bus systems and interfaces to state-of-the-art sub-systems
• Adaptation and expansion of control logic, control algorithms and user interfaces
• Carrying out tests of individual machine functions as well as associated optimizations and troubleshooting
• Analysing and rectifying faults and continuously improving system performance
• Creation of technical documentation and reports
• Close cooperation with customers, project teams and other specialist departments (e.g. design)

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Instrumentation and related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of commissioning experience for PLC Automated machines or plants
• Good knowledge of PLC programming (preferably Siemens TIA or Beckhoff TwinCAT)
• Knowledge of communication with Fieldbuses, preferably in using variants like ProfiNet, and EtherCAT.
• Experience in controlling and optimizing Servo Motor would be an advantage.
• Strong hands-on mentality as well as a structured and independent way of working
• Required to travel worldwide - 60-75% to successfully complete projects on site at the customer's premises
• Willingness to learn the German language.