Development Engineer Control Technology (m/f/x)

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS seeks a PLC software engineer to develop and program PLC software for special-purpose and measurement machines in Oberkochen. You will coordinate external development partners and assess results for feasibility and quality.

Role involves integrating machines into higher‑level control systems, defining interfaces, safety concepts, and supporting software integration during commissioning. Requires German/English proficiency and willingness to travel.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or comparable field.
• Experience with Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal and drive systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens SINUMERIK / SIMOTION / SINAMICS, HMI and OPC UA.
• Familiarity with safety systems and external integration partners.

Aufgaben

• Develop and program PLC software for special-purpose and measurement machines at the Oberkochen site.
• Commission and coordinate external development partners and evaluate delivered results.
• Advise projects on technical feasibility and implement machine interfaces and safety concepts.
• Integrate machines into higher-level control and process systems and support software integration.

Kenntnisse

Siemens STEP 7

TIA Portal

Siemens SINUMERIK

Siemens SIMOTION

Siemens SINAMICS

Siemens HMI

OPC UA

Safety systems

B&R

Beckhoff

Polarion

Enterprise Architect

Python

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Automation engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Enabling smaller, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips – working where tomorrow takes shape. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the heart of every electronically controlled system, they have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and, through its innovations, plays a key role in shaping the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your Role

• Develop and program PLC software for special-purpose and measurement machines at the Oberkochen site
• Commission and coordinate external development partners, including the acceptance and evaluation of delivered results
• Advise development projects and stakeholders on technical feasibility and implementation
• Integrate machines into higher-level control and process systems
• Develop machine concepts and software designs, including the definition of interfaces and safety concepts
• Provide support during software integration and commissioning

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in the development of control and automation technology using Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal
• Experience in programming, commissioning, parameterization and diagnostics of drive systems (Siemens SINUMERIK / SIMOTION / SINAMICS)
• Expertise in Siemens HMI, OPC UA and safety systems
• Experience in programming and commissioning B&R and/or Beckhoff control systems would be an advantage
• Ideally, knowledge of Polarion, Enterprise Architect and Python
• Intercultural competence, strong teamwork skills and assertiveness
• Good written and spoken German and English
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Jonas Weickenmeier

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.