PLC Safety Software Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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#Mobility

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Job summary

Nordex Group in Hamburg is seeking an experienced PLC Safety Software Automation Engineer (m/f/d) to develop wind turbine control software with a focus on functional safety. You will work with international teams to define requirements and ensure reliable turbine operation.

You will contribute to HiL testing, software verification, and continuous process improvement while collaborating across disciplines and with external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology or Computer Engineering.
• Several years of PLC software development experience.
• Good understanding of software development processes and hardware interaction.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Interest in functional safety and safety-related control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and enhance PLC-based control and automation software for wind turbines.
• Contribute to defining and refining requirements for safety-related software functions.
• Coordinate and support integration of safety-related software with internal teams and external partners.
• Support test criteria definition and analyze software behavior with validation teams.
• Contribute to verification/validation of control and safety software including HiL testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to investigate issues and improvements.

Skills

PLC software development

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

English proficiency

Software development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Computer Engineering

Tools

HiL testing systems

PLC programming tools

Hardware–in–the–loop (HiL)

Job description

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PLC Safety Software Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID: 13673

LOCATION:
Hamburg, DE, 22419

In our Wind Turbine Control team, we develop and continuously enhance the software that controls and automates our wind turbines. Our work combines advanced PLC software development with the challenge of ensuring reliable and safe turbine operation.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of our wind turbine control software while gaining the opportunity to specialize in safety-related software functions and functional safety. Working closely with experienced engineers and international teams, you will help shape robust control solutions and further develop our safety software capabilities.

YOUR TASKS:

• Develop, optimize, and enhance PLC-based control and automation software for wind turbines
• Contribute to the definition, review, and refinement of requirements for safety-related software functions
• Coordinate, review, and support the integration of safety-related software functions in close collaboration with internal teams and external development partners
• Support the definition of test and acceptance criteria and analyze software behavior and test results in cooperation with our validation teams
• Contribute to the verification and validation of control and safety software, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing and testing on wind turbines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate software issues, identify improvements, and ensure reliable system performance
• Actively contribute to the design and continuous improvement of software development processes, with a particular focus on functional safety
• Create and review technical documentation related to control and safety software development

YOUR PROFILE:

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Computer Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of hands-on experience in PLC software development, preferably in industrial automation or control systems
• Good understanding of software development processes, control systems, and the interaction between software and hardware
• Experience in defining, analyzing, or reviewing software requirements is desirable
• Initial experience in safety-related software development or knowledge of functional safety standards and processes is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Strong interest in developing your expertise in functional safety and safety-related control systems
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented way of working, combined with a strong sense of quality and responsibility
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating in an international, cross-functional engineering environment

YOUR BENEFITS

#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany: Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex