Onsite Senior PLC Software Automation Engineer

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About the role

  • (Senior) PLC Software Automation Engineer focusing on the development and quality assurance of wind turbine software. Collaborating with international teams while working on control and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance control system functions for the operational control of wind turbines.
  • Clarify technical issues and create software specifications.
  • Implement software functions on programmable logic controllers (PLC) according to requirements.
  • Define test and acceptance criteria for the qualification of wind turbine software.
  • Ensure quality through software testing on HiL setups in the software laboratory and on-site at wind turbines.
  • Produce associated software documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with various departments in an international environment.

Requirements

  • Degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.
  • Professional experience in PLC software development according to IEC 61131 is desirable.
  • Experience defining requirements for software functions is required.
  • Good knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., PROFINET, Modbus TCP) is required.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Access; experience with MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.
  • Experience with agile software development using SCRUM is preferred.
  • Fluent English; German is a plus.
  • Strong results orientation and quality awareness.
  • Initiative and a responsible, structured, and sustainable way of working, plus teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

  • #GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us — your work makes a tangible contribution to the environment.
  • #Flexibility: We value work–life balance — flexible working hours, various working-time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
  • #Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility — we subsidize 80% of the public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) and contribute €15 for bike leasing.
  • #CareForTomorrow: Secure financial advantages for the future with our company pension scheme — complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
  • #Health: Your health matters — benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
  • #Holiday: 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24 and 31 off.
  • #OneCompany: Stronger together — with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we foster an international and collegial corporate culture.
  • #CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy — enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

Job title

Senior PLC Software Automation Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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