Software Developer (f/m/d) Special-Purpose Machinery / Mechanical Engineering / TwinCAT

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Heidelberg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Flexible working hours

Canteen

Job bike program or subsidy for the De

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Job summary

ABB Heidelberg is hiring a Software Developer to create and optimize software for highly specialized machines. You will join a motivated team to develop machine software, design databases, and integrate automated systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in an onsite setting.

Ideal candidates have TwinCAT 3 experience, strong SQL knowledge, and fluent German with good English. The position offers flexible hours and a canteen, with a company focus on innovation and

Qualifications

• Practical experience in machine control/automation software development using TwinCAT 3.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database management.
• Experience with networked systems and IoT technologies.
• Fluent German (written/spoken) and advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing machine software.
• Designing and optimizing database systems.
• Integrating and controlling networked, highly automated systems.
• Performing systematic troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

TwinCAT 3

SQL

IoT technologies

German language

Teamwork

Education

State-Certified Technician in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology

Degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

TwinCAT 3

SQL databases

IoT platforms

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Maintenance Team Leader

The work model for the role is: onsite, #LI-Onsite

Key responsibilities

ABB Heidelberg is looking for a dedicated Software Developer (f/m/d) to develop and optimize innovative machine software. You will work in a motivated team on highly specialized custom-built machines and actively help shape the future of technology.

• Developing and enhancing machine software


• Designing and optimizing database systems


• Integrating and controlling networked, highly automated systems


• Performing systematic troubleshooting and resolving technical issues


• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications for the role

• Practical experience in the development of machine control and/or automation software using TwinCAT (ideally TwinCAT 3), for example as an Automation Software Developer (m/f/d), PLC Programmer (m/f/d), PLC Developer (m/f/d), TwinCAT Developer (m/f/d), Automation Engineer (m/f/d), Automation Technician (m/f/d), or Mechanical Engineering Software Developer (m/f/d)


• Qualification as a State-Certified Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology, or a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a comparable field


• Strong knowledge of SQL and database management


• Experience with networked systems and IoT technologies


• Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken, as well as advanced English proficiency


• Reliability, willingness to learn, and strong teamwork skills


• A background in special machinery engineering is a plus

Benefits

• Retirement Plan


• Flexible working hours


• Canteen


• Job bike program or subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket


• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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