PLC Programmer

g2 Recruitment; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Attractive compensation package

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Company car

Hybrid working pattern

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Northern Germany is seeking a PLC Programmer specializing in the Oil & Gas sector. The role involves designing and developing advanced PLC-based control systems for various industrial applications, utilizing Siemens TIA Portal and ABB. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, possess strong practical experience, and be willing to travel. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model along with a competitive salary and bonus scheme, as well as continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• A degree or technician qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience with Siemens TIA Portal or ABB, safety PLCs, and industrial automation architectures.
• Solid understanding of automation engineering, process control, and industrial communication protocols.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and occasionally internationally for commissioning or project support.
• Confident communication skills in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and test PLC‑based control systems for a variety of industrial applications.
• Program and configure control solutions using Siemens TIA Portal, ABB, and other modern automation platforms.
• Implement and validate safety PLCs, interlocks, and HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sophisticated automation concepts.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and optimisation during on-site deployments.

Kenntnisse

Siemens TIA Portal

ABB

Safety PLCs

Industrial Automation

Process Control

Communication protocols

Confidence in German

Confidence in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Technician Qualification in Automation or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

ABB

HMI/SCADA interfaces

Jobbeschreibung

PLC Programmer - Oil & Gas Sector, Compression & H2 Technology - Germany, North-Rhine Westphalia/Saxony - Permanent, Competitive Salary & Bonus Scheme

Our client operates globally across the oil and gas sector (including hydrogen) and has experienced consistent growth over the last decade. The feedback we have received from the candidates we have already placed with them has been extremely positive, and my Director and I had the chance to visit their headquarters in Germany last year to meet them in person.

The position includes a company car and all travel expenses will be fully covered. Our client is willing to offer a highly competitive and flexible salary package.

Join a leading engineering and technology company delivering automation solutions across the energy, industrial processing, and infrastructure sectors. You will play a key role in developing advanced control systems for both in‑house projects and external clients, contributing to high‑performance automation across complex technical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test PLC‑based control systems for a variety of industrial applications.
• Program and configure control solutions using Siemens TIA Portal, ABB, and other modern automation platforms.
• Implement and validate safety PLCs, interlocks, and HMI/SCADA interfaces to ensure reliable and intuitive system operation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sophisticated automation concepts from initial design to commissioning.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and optimisation during on‑site deployments when required.

Requirements:

• Degree or technician qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience with Siemens TIA Portal or ABB, safety PLCs, and industrial automation architectures.
• Solid understanding of automation engineering, process control, and industrial communication protocols.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and occasionally internationally for commissioning or project support.
• Confident communication skills in German and English.

Company Benefits:

• A secure, long‑term position within a stable and growing engineering organisation.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
• Attractive compensation package including competitive salary, bonuses, and additional employee benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and exposure to cutting‑edge automation technologies.
• Company car, competitive salary & bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working pattern - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Relocation assistance if necessary.

Interviews are taking place over the next two weeks. The process consists of two stages: a 30‑minute Teams call with the Managing Director, followed by a fully paid visit to their headquarters in Germany for the final stage.