Controls Commissioning Engineer – PLC (m/f/d)

Neilsoft; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Flexible working hours

Laptop provided

€50 monthly benefit

Job summary

Neilsoft is seeking a Controls Commissioning Engineer (m/f/d) for a long-term assignment. The role involves validating PLC software in simulation and live tuning on customer sites across the UK and Europe, reporting to the Head of Engineering.

The Munich office serves the DACH region, supporting clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You will work with an international team and contribute to CE/UKCA compliance and safe, efficient commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or Robotics.
• "Proven PLC programming and debugging experience (Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000)."
• Experience configuring HMI/SCADA systems and drives.
• Ability to read complex electrical diagrams (EPLAN, AutoCAD).
• German at C1 level or higher and English at B2 level or higher.
• High willingness to travel (75–80%), EU/UK driving licence and passport.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical schematics, network architectures and FDS and flag controls issues early in design reviews.
• Clarify requirements and hand over work packages between client and Neilsoft's engineering team.
• Validate, debug and modify PLC and HMI applications using emulation tools before site deployment.
• Configure and commission industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i, EtherNet/IP), perform I/O/loop checks and parameterise drives.
• Download, test and tune PLC code on site and integrate controls with WMS/WES.
• Implement and validate safety PLC logic per EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061; support CE/UKCA.
• Resolve snags, train end users and produce red-line drawings, backups and sign-off docs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation

Mechatronics

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

SEW drives

Siemens drives

Rockwell drives

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

For a long-term assignment with one of the world's leading providers of automated intralogistics systems, we are looking for a Controls Commissioning Engineer (m/f/d) to join Neilsoft full-time as soon as possible. You will bring automated storage and retrieval systems, high-speed conveyors and sorters to life – from validating PLC software in simulation to live tuning and handover on customer sites across the UK and Europe. You report to our Head of Engineering.

Our office in Munich is part of the Neilsoft Group and our central hub for the DACH region. From here we serve clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and continuously expand our presence in this market.

Headquartered in Pune, India, Neilsoft is an international provider of engineering services and solutions. With more than 1,600 employees, we help clients in construction, process industries and manufacturing increase project efficiency, integrate technological innovation and drive their digital transformation. By combining domain, platform and technology expertise, we deliver outstanding value and high quality. More than 30 years of international experience in managing multidisciplinary projects make us a reliable, globally connected partner.

What you'll do

• Review electrical schematics, network architectures and functional design specifications (FDS) and flag controls issues early in design reviews
• Act as the link between the client and Neilsoft's engineering team in India: clarify requirements, hand over work packages, steer progress and review deliverables before they go to the client
• Validate, debug and modify PLC and HMI applications using emulation tools before site deployment
• Configure and commission industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i, EtherNet/IP), perform I/O and loop checks and parametrise drives
• Download, test and tune PLC code on site and integrate controls with warehouse management and execution systems (WMS/WES)
• Implement and validate safety PLC logic in line with EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 and support CE/UKCA compliance
• Resolve snags, train the end user's operations and maintenance teams and produce red-line drawings, backups and sign-off documentation

What you bring

• Degree (Bachelor or equivalent, e.g. HNC/HND, Techniker) in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or Robotics
• Proven experience programming and debugging Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000
• Experience configuring HMI/SCADA systems (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk View) and drives (SEW, Siemens, Rockwell)
• Ability to read complex electrical diagrams (EPLAN, AutoCAD)
• German at C1 level or higher and English at B2 level or higher
• High willingness to travel (up to 75–80 %), flexibility with shift patterns, a valid EU/UK driving licence and passport

Nice to have

• Experience in intralogistics, distribution centres, baggage handling or high-speed manufacturing
• Knowledge of shuttle-based storage systems

What we offer

• A long-term assignment on world-class automation projects
• Exposure to state-of-the-art intralogistics technology across Europe
• An international network of more than 1,600 engineering colleagues
• Competitive compensation and structured development opportunities
• 30 days of annual leave based on a 40-hour week
• Flexitime and mobile working by arrangement
• Laptop for flexible working
• Monthly €50 benefit in kind of your choice – e.g. for your public transport ticket, JobRad bike leasing, EGYM Wellpass, gym membership or fuel vouchers

We welcome applications from all people regardless of gender (m/f/d), origin, age, religion, disability or sexual identity.