PLC Software Engineer (Beckhoff TwinCAT) (m/w/d)

WHC Heads Austria; Hörsching; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WHC Heads Austria is seeking a PLC Software Engineer to work hands-on on customized machine solutions. You will own projects from concept through commissioning, developing PLC software for high-precision industrial machines and integrating servo and motion-control systems.

Responsibilities include programming Beckhoff TwinCAT, debugging, testing, and commissioning at customer sites, plus remote support and collaboration with design teams.

Qualifikationen

• Technical education or degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Practical experience in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Experience with servo systems and motion control.

Aufgaben

• Develop PLC software for customized industrial machines.
• Design and implement machine automation concepts.
• Program Beckhoff PLC systems using TwinCAT.
• Integrate motion control and servo drive systems.
• Perform electrical debugging, testing and machine commissioning.
• Support machine installations at customer sites.
• Provide remote support and troubleshooting when required.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical design and application engineering teams.
• Contribute throughout the entire machine lifecycle, from concept development to commissioning and customer support.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Servo motion control

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EPLAN

Jobbeschreibung

Our client develops advanced industrial machinery that combines precision motion control, robotics, industrial inkjet printing, laser technology and automation systems. To strengthen the engineering team, we are looking for a PLC Software Engineer who enjoys working hands-on on customized machine solutions and taking ownership throughout the complete project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities

• Develop PLC software for customized industrial machines
• Design and implement machine automation concepts
• Program Beckhoff PLC systems using TwinCAT
• Integrate motion control and servo drive systems
• Perform electrical debugging, testing and machine commissioning
• Support machine installations at customer sites
• Provide remote support and troubleshooting when required
• Collaborate closely with mechanical design and application engineering teams
• Contribute throughout the entire machine lifecycle, from concept development to commissioning and customer support

Your profile

Must-Haves

• Technical education or degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
• Practical experience in industrial automation
• Knowledge of PLC programming
• Experience with servo systems and motion control
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on mentality with an interest in working directly on machines

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT
• Experience in special-purpose machine building
• Knowledge of EPLAN
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments

What You Can Expect

• Work on international engineering projects
• Opportunity to work with robotics, industrial inkjet systems, laser technology and precision motion control
• Small engineering team with short decision-making paths
• High level of personal responsibility and ownership
• Broad technical involvement across design, commissioning and customer support
• Varied project work rather than repetitive engineering tasks

Compensation & Employment Conditions

• Monthly gross salary between €3,500 and €5,000 (14 salaries per year), depending on qualifications and professional experience