Automation & Safety Software Engineer (f/m/d) arbeitnow Magazino GmbH Munich · 10/26/2026

Primetime; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Free lunch

Wellness support

Health care

Job summary

Jungheinrich Robotics in Germany seeks an experienced PLC software engineer to join a robotics development team. You will implement safe and non-safe low-level software modules, specify interfaces and test criteria, and integrate them into autonomous robots and simulations.

You will work on-site near Munich, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure ISO 13849-1 safety standards and V-model validation. Strong PLC skills (CODESYS) with C/C++ are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics or similar.
• Minimum 3 years in PLC software development and hardware–software integration.
• Proficient in PLC programming with CODESYS/IEC 61131-3 for safe control systems (SIL/PL).
• Experience specifying and validating software modules, ideally per V-model ISO 13849-1.
• Experience with field buses (CANopen) and sensor-actuator integration.
• Deep system-level knowledge from electromechanical components to HAL and autonomous stack.
• Nice to have: unit testing for CODESYS Scripting Engine; Python, C++ and C; ISO 3691-4, EN 1175, EN ISO 13849.
• Structured work style, dependency management, clear technical writing and version control.
• Fluent English; German a plus. On-site role near Munich.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional product teams to improve robotic systems.
• Implement safe and non-safe low-level software modules in existing frameworks and ensure standards compliance.
• Create specifications for complex modules, interfaces, and test criteria for suppliers and external developers.
• Perform functional testing and debugging on autonomous robots and simulations.
• Own work packages through to product integration, maintaining quality and schedule.
• Supervise products from prototype to pre-series and serial production, testing and documenting changes.

Skills

PLC programming (CODESYS)

IEC 61131-3

CANopen

Python

C++

C

Unit testing

English fluency

German (optional)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or comparable

Tools

CODESYS

CANopen

Job description

• You will be part of one of our robotics development teams, working in a cross-functional product team to jointly improve the robotic system
• You are responsible for implementing safe and non-safe low-level software modules in the existing framework and ensure that they comply with applicable standards
• You create specifications for complex software modules, including their interfaces and test criteria, for our suppliers and external developers
• You implement and perform functional testing and troubleshooting directly on our autonomous robots and in our simulations
• You take responsibility for your work packages through to product integration, keeping an eye on quality and time
• You supervise the products from the prototype phase through pre-series production to serial production, testing and documenting changes

Requirements

• You have successfully completed a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field of study
• You have at least 3 years of experience in PLC software development and hardware-software integration
• You convince with profound PLC programming skills in CODESYS / IEC 61131-3 for safe control systems with SIL/PL
• You have experience in the specification and validation of software modules, ideally based on the V-model in accordance with ISO 13849-1
• You have experience with field buses (especially CANopen) and sensor-actuator integration
• You can develop deep system-level expertise, from electromechanical components all the way up to the HAL and autonomous software stack
• Ideally, you also have experience in the following areas:
  • Unit testing for CODESYS Scripting Engine
  • Programming in Python, C++ and C
  • Standards: ISO 3691-4, EN 1175, EN ISO 13849
• You are able to structure your work, manage dependencies to other teams and remove impediments on the road.
• You are keen to write clear technical documentation and work with software version control.
• You are fluent in English, German is a plus.
• The job is mostly done on-site, so ideally you live in/close to Munich.

What we have to offer

• Cutting-edge technology: As pioneers in robotics we are able to navigate and manipulate without rails and guides and offer solutions to processes that no one could automate ever before!
• Team: We are an international team with more than 25 nationalities. You’ll work in a team with exceptionally smart, humble, collaborative and hardworking individuals.
• Culture: Come as you are! Join a vibrant, inventive, and diverse team that values collaboration over hierarchy. To innovate you need to fail from time to time — we always learn and improve.
• Workplace: Our office is located near the S‑Bahn station “Hirschgarten”. We work in a loft-style office with great equipment, our own workshop and testing area.
• Full Board: You don’t feel like thinking about what you want to have for lunch tomorrow, not to mention preparing it? Luckily, our french cook treats us with a freshly cooked free lunch everyday! And as the cherry on top, there is a packed fridge with drinks, fresh fruits and of course coffee!
• Flexibility: Flexibility is a top priority for us. Our hybrid working model for positions where presence is dispensable helps to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefits: We offer attractive holiday, Wellpass, health care, and compensation packages. Learn more about our current benefits here.

Not sure if you meet every single requirement? That's okay. We know that great people don't always tick every box. If you're excited about the opportunity to help shape the future of robotics and believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your experience may be a great fit for this role or another opportunity at Jungheinrich Robotics.

At Jungheinrich Robotics, fostering inclusivity is very important to us. We are dedicated to create an inclusive environment for all candidates and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, culture, or education. If you need any reasonable adjustments to make the application process accessible for you, we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Feel free to approach us for that!

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