Automation Engineer (m/f/d) – PLC Programming & Commissioning

Optimus Search; Duisburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days of annual leave

Flexible working hours

Development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

An established industrial company is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer in Duisburg to focus on PLC programming and commissioning. You will develop PLC control software for automation systems and participate in commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, proven experience in PLC programming, and native-level German skills. This full-time role offers competitive remuneration, flexible hours, and the opportunity for career advancement within the company.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as an Automation Engineer or PLC Programmer.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and service assignments.
• Native German speaker or fluent German at C1–C2 level is mandatory.
• Experience with TIA Portal and/or STEP 7.
• Understanding of PROFINET/PROFIBUS protocols.
• Structured and maintainable programming style.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and service.
• Native German speaker (C1–C2) and basic English for coordination.
• Siemens PLCs (S7-1200 / S7-1500 and legacy systems).
• HMI and machine visualisation systems.
• Industrial fieldbus and Ethernet-based communication.

Aufgaben

• Develop and program PLC control software for industrial automation systems.
• Implement machine sequences, safety functions, and diagnostics.
• Participate in commissioning activities on customer sites.
• Participation in commissioning activities, both internally and on customer sites.
• Analysis and resolution of faults during testing and operation.
• Collaboration with electrical design, mechanical engineering, and project management.
• Preparation of technical documentation, function descriptions, and test reports.
• Support of system upgrades, retrofits, and optimisation projects.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Structured programming

Fault analysis and resolution

Team collaboration

Industrial communication protocols

Ausbildung

Technical education in Automation Technology or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC environments (S7 series)

TIA Portal

STEP 7

PROFINET/PROFIBUS

HMI / visualization systems

Industrial fieldbus & Ethernet

S7-1200 / S7-1500

Jobbeschreibung

Automation Engineer (m/f/d) – PLC Programming & Commissioning

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer with strong PLC programming experience to support the development, implementation, and commissioning of custom automation and control solutions for industrial applications.

This role combines software-oriented PLC development with practical involvement in commissioning and system optimisation. It is well suited to engineers who enjoy structured problem‑solving and working close to production environments.

Your Responsibilities

• Development and programming of PLC control software for industrial automation systems
• Implementation of machine sequences, interlocks, safety functions, and diagnostics
• Configuration and adaptation of operator interfaces and visualisation systems
• Participation in commissioning activities, both internally and on customer sites
• Analysis and resolution of faults during testing and operation
• Collaboration with electrical design, mechanical engineering, and project management
• Preparation of technical documentation, function descriptions, and test reports
• Support of system upgrades, retrofits, and optimisation projects

Your Qualifications

• Technical education or degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field
• Proven experience as an Automation Engineer or PLC Programmer
• Practical knowledge of Siemens PLC environments (e.g. S7 series)
• Experience working with TIA Portal and/or STEP 7
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g. PROFINET, PROFIBUS)
• Structured and maintainable programming style
• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and service assignments
• Native German speaker or fluent German at C1–C2 level (mandatory)
• Basic English skills for technical coordination and documentation
• Siemens PLCs (S7-1200 / S7-1500 and legacy systems)
• TIA Portal / STEP 7
• HMI and machine visualisation systems
• Industrial fieldbus and Ethernet-based communication

What We Offer

• Secure, permanent position in an established industrial environment
• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Flexible working hours within project structures
• 30 days of annual leave plus additional benefits
• Clearly defined projects with realistic commissioning schedules
• Modern automation tools and structured engineering processes
• Development opportunities toward Senior Automation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Project Engineer

Why This Role Is Appealing

• Balanced mix of PLC programming and commissioning
• Hands‑on involvement with real industrial systems
• Clear responsibilities and technical ownership
• Long‑term automation projects rather than short‑term assignments
• Engineering‑focused culture with defined standards and processes

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Machinery Manufacturing