Team Leader PLC Programming (m/w/d)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Waidhofen an der Ybbs; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs / Charity

Employee Resource Group

Zusammenfassung

TE Connectivity invites an experienced automation leader to head a diverse team of PLC programmers, vision systems and robotics specialists. You will drive concept development and execution of complex special‑purpose machines and testing systems on international projects.

Requirements include a technical degree and leadership experience, plus PLC programming background (Beckhoff/Siemens) and strong German/English skills. Travel 10–25% and onsite work are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Completed technical education (technical college, university of applied sciences, or university degree) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Previous people management responsibility or leadership experience is preferred
• Ideally, relevant professional experience in PLC programming, preferably with Beckhoff control systems
• Practical experience in automation and plant engineering is desirable
• Very good German and English language skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally
• Category B driver’s license

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of 6 specialists consisting of PLC programmers (Beckhoff, Siemens), vision systems engineers (Halcon, Neurocheck), robotics engineers, and testing equipment engineers
• Plan and manage software and machine/system concepts
• Coordinate project scope and tasks in collaboration with other departments
• Take responsibility for achieving project objectives in terms of profitability, quality, and on-time delivery
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate external programmers
• Develop PLC programs and visualization systems for special-purpose machines and testing systems
• Commission special-purpose machines and testing systems

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

PLC programming

Beckhoff

Siemens

Vision systems

Automation

Project management

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Halcon

NeuroCheck

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Team Leader PLC Programming (m/w/d)

Posting Start Date: 8/7/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

We are offering an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced automation professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with team leadership. In this role, you will lead a highly skilled team of software, robotics, vision systemsand automation specialists while driving the development and implementation of innovative special-purpose machinery and testing systems.

You will be responsible for managing complex automation projects from concept through commissioning, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure profitability, quality, and on-time delivery. This position provides the opportunity to shape advanced manufacturing solutions, contribute to cutting-edge technologies, and play a key role in the success of challenging international projects.

Job Requirements

• Lead a team of 6 specialists consisting of PLC programmers (Beckhoff, Siemens), vision systems engineers (Halcon, Neurocheck), robotics engineers, and testing equipment engineers
• Plan and manage software and machine/system concepts
• Coordinate project scope and tasks in collaboration with other departments
• Take responsibility for achieving project objectives in terms of profitability, quality, and on-time delivery
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate external programmers
• Develop PLC programs and visualization systems for special-purpose machines and testing systems
• Commission special-purpose machines and testing systems

What your background should look like

• Completed technical education (technical college, university of applied sciences, or university degree) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Previous people management responsibility or leadership experience is preferred
• Ideally, relevant professional experience in PLC programming, preferably with Beckhoff control systems
• Practical experience in automation and plant engineering is desirable
• Very good German and English language skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally
• Category B driver’s license

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Compensation

We are legally required to state the collective agreement minimum salary for this position. The minimum salary is €4,100 gross per month (paid 14 times per year). A higher salary is possible depending on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well‑being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Job Country: Austria

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Workplace Type: Onsite

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