Automation Engineer - (PLC/SPS)

Optimus Search; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to work on industrial machinery in Nordrhein-Westfalen. The role involves designing and programming PLC-based automation solutions, commissioning systems, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate must have a degree in a relevant field, solid experience with Siemens STEP 7, and must be fluent in German. This is a full-time position in an engaging technical environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or vocational training in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or similar.
• Solid professional experience as a PLC / Automation Engineer.
• Very good knowledge of Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal.
• Native German speaker or fluent in German at C1–C2 level (mandatory).

Aufgaben

• Programming PLC software using Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal.
• Design and implement HMI and visualization systems using WinCC.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics with EPLAN.
• Commission systems both in-house and on-site.

Kenntnisse

Siemens STEP 7

TIA Portal

WinCC

EPLAN

Industrial communication systems

Troubleshooting of automated machinery

Structured working style

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Vocational training in Automation Technology

Tools

EPLAN

PLC systems

Jobbeschreibung

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a technical team working on industrial machinery and automated production systems.

In this role, you will design, program, and commission PLC-based automation solutions, taking responsibility from concept through commissioning and handover.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy structured automation projects, hands‑on commissioning, and working close to real machines in industrial environments.

Your Responsibilities

• Programming and development of PLC software using Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal
• Design and implementation of HMI and visualization systems using WinCC
• Creation and maintenance of electrical schematics and documentation with EPLAN
• Development of automation concepts for machinery and production systems
• Commissioning of systems both in‑house and on‑site
• Troubleshooting, optimisation, and modification of existing automation solutions
• Coordination with mechanical, electrical, and software teams
• Documentation of software, interfaces, and commissioning results
• Support during factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT)

Your Profile

• Degree or vocational training in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or similar
• Solid professional experience as a PLC / Automation Engineer
• Very good knowledge of:
• Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal
• WinCC (Classic and/or Unified)
• EPLAN (P8 or similar)
• Experience with Siemens S7-300 / S7-400 / S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs
• Good understanding of industrial communication systems (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet)
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting of automated machinery
• Structured, independent, and solution‑oriented working style
• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning (project-dependent)
• Native German speaker or fluent German at C1–C2 level (mandatory)
• Good English skills for technical documentation and international projects

Technical Environment

• STEP 7 / TIA Portal
• WinCC (Classic / Unified)
• EPLAN
• Machinery and production automation

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing