Senior Controls/PLC Software and Test Engineer (f/m/d) Full/Part Time

BD; Kelberg; On-site; EUR 57,300 - 87,375; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics and automation company in Germany is seeking a Senior Controls/PLC Software and Test Engineer to develop and test automation solutions. This role involves spearheading innovation within control systems and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, extensive experience in robotics, and strong software testing skills. Responsibilities include developing control algorithms and ensuring seamless system integration, all while maintaining regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in robotics and automation.
• Analytical and structured working methodology.
• Proficiency in English required; German skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate commissioning systems within the Pharmacy Automation portfolio.
• Generate test plans and perform testing for PLC controls.
• Contribute to control system design and implementation.
• Build relationships with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Software verification testing expertise

Programming according to IEC 61131-3

Object-oriented programming

Stakeholder management

Strong documentation skills

Team player with communication skills

Education

Diploma or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CODESYS 2.3/CODESYS 3.5

CANopen

EtherCAT

SVN/GIT

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Controls/PLC Software and Test Engineer you’ll blend your expertise in software engineering to architect and refine cutting-edge automation solutions. From developing control algorithms to selecting the right components and ensuring seamless system integration and testing, your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and evolution of our robotic platforms.

You’ll be responsible for PLC and machine control functionality and testing across a diverse portfolio of commissioning systems, work with multiple teams from different disciplines, and spearhead innovation in control system design. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to prototype new ideas, explore emerging technologies, and drive continuous improvement in both process and product.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing and design validation testing all aspects for commissioning systems within the Pharmacy Automation portfolio.
• Key member of the Controls Engineering group for product development focused on research, design, integration and evaluation of robotic platforms and sub-systems.
• Generates test plans and performs testing to validate PLC controls code as well as State Machine Controls Code for projects under development.
• Contribute to machine control and system architecture concept development, component evaluation/selection, design, implementation, debug/verification testing, and documentation.
• Stays up to date with emerging control system technology and methodologies and will recommend and manage process/design improvements related to improving the development velocity, efficiency and quality output of the controls engineering team.
• Develops control algorithms and is responsible for the design and implementation of the control system for early prototype and proof of concepts.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers, engineers (systems, electrical, mechanical), operations and maintenance teams, and external engineers/vendors.
• Follows regulatory requirements and company design procedures.
• Contributes to and implements requirement definitions.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation (GDP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates outstanding software verification testing expertise and strong technical skills
• Diploma or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field; experience in mechatronics is desirable
• Extensive experience in the robotics and automation field, including electro-mechanical design and software development
• Analytical and structured working methodology; self-motivated, organized, with a fact-based and “go-and-see” mentality and a strong drive to understand
• Programming according to IEC 61131-3 Structured Text (CODESYS 2.3/CODESYS 3.5 or similar)
• Expert in Object-oriented programming and Unit testing
• Experience with CANopen and EtherCAT
• Familarity with version control systems such as SVN/GIT as well as GitHub
• Experience in System and Reliability Engineering
• Strong documentation skills (GDP) and practical experience in developing models and graphical representations/abstractions of systems and processes
• Stakeholder management and networking skills are desirable
• Experience in common Quality methods (Design Review, DFMEA, Design for Six Sigma, etc.)
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English required; German language skills are desirable

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Salary Range Information

• €57 300,00 - €87 375,00 EUR Annual