Automation Engineer

Hirefive ltd; Neukirchstockach; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Bavaria is looking for an Automation Engineer for their Research & Development department. This role involves the conception and programming of PLC projects, working with Beckhoff automation systems, and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in both German and English are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Flexitime system

30 days vacation

13th month salary

Subsidized membership at Urban Sports Club

Tax-free supplement to the Deutschlandticket

Corporate Benefits discounts

Subsidy for company pension

Team and corporate events

International work environment

Free fruit and drinks

Family atmosphere

Changing rooms with showers

E-charging stations

Subsidized company bike

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of practical experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT3.
• Experience with programming in standards such as IEC 61131-3.
• Knowledge and experience with common bus systems.

Aufgaben

• Conception, programming and optimization of varied PLC projects.
• Implementation of automation systems with Beckhoff controllers.
• Support of projects from planning phase to acceptance.

Kenntnisse

Beckhoff TwinCAT3

HMI development

IEC 61131-3 standards

Version control (Git)

Modbus

EtherCAT

CAN

RS232

TCP/IP

MQTT

Safety programming

German (B2)

English (C1)

Ausbildung

Completed studies in electrical engineering

Completed studies in automation technology

Completed studies in mechatronics

Jobbeschreibung

TITLE: Automation Engineer (Research & development department)

LOCATION: Brunnthal, Bavaria

SALARY: €70'000 - €90'000 depending on experience

FLEXIBILITY: 1 day per week working from home

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required

DEPARTMENT: Research & Development

INDUSTRY: Renewable Energies

COMPANY: fast growing publicly traded company who is revolutionising the renewable energy industry with their hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions. The company currently employs around 200 people worldwide and has its HQ in Brunnthal (DE)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conception, programming and optimization of varied PLC projects in fuel cell system construction
• Conception and implementation of automation systems with Beckhoff controllers or Beckhoff industrial and embedded PCs with TwinCAT3 including HMI
• Support of projects and systems from the planning phase to final acceptance
• Carrying out system tests and test setups
• Independent execution of tests, error analysis and error correction (test and debug)
• Development documentation and test documentation of the systems

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed studies in electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics or a similar field
• At least 3 years of practical experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT3, and experience with HMI development
• Experience with programming in standards such as IEC 61131-3 (e.g. Structured Text), using version control (Git)
• Knowledge and experience with common bus systems and corresponding industrial data transmission (e.g. Modbus, EtherCAT, CAN, RS232, TCP/IP, MQTT)
• Sound knowledge of safety programming and security best practices
• Furthermore, experience in electrical systems and automation is necessary
• Willingness to travel occasionally (once or twice per year)
• Good German (at least B2) and fluent English (at least C1)

BENEFITS

• Flexitime system with hourly account, 30 days vacation and 13th month salary
• Sports program: subsidized membership at Urban Sports Club
• Tax-free supplement to the Deutschlandticket
• Attractive employee offers and discounts through Corporate Benefits
• Subsidy for company pension provision
• Legendary team and corporate events
• International environment, exchange with colleagues in the Netherlands, Romania, Canada, UK, USA and India
• Fruit and drinks available free of charge
• Family atmosphere in a very collegial environment with informal culture and open doors
• Changing rooms with showers
• E-charging stations on the company premises
• Subsidized company bike