PLC Programmer

Digital Service Group

Rudersdal Kommune

On-site

DKK 520,000 - 760,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Digital Service Group is seeking a PLC Programmer to join our client's automation team in Denmark. You will design, program and commission automation systems for life sciences and manufacturing, blending hands-on coding with documentation tasks.

We value collaborative engineers who can analyze requirements, plan work, troubleshoot complex systems, review peers, and mentor less experienced colleagues while adopting new technologies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Degree in automation engineering or qualified electrician with relevant experience.
  • Hands-on experience delivering automation projects in regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with ISA-88; knowledge of GxP environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program and commission automation systems for life sciences/manufacturing.
  • Analyze project requirements, plan tasks and coordinate across phases.
  • Troubleshoot issues in complex automation environments and review peers.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project planning
Task coordination
Teamwork & communication
Knowledge sharing mentoring

Education

Automation engineering degree
Qualified electrician

Tools

Siemens (TIA Portal)
Siemens SIMATIC S7
Rockwell Studio 5000
FactoryTalk View

Job description

We are looking for a PLC Programmer to join our client's automation team, working on innovative projects within the life sciences and manufacturing industries. If you’re a collaborative, solution oriented engineer who enjoys both hands-on programming and documentation-related tasks, this opportunity is for you.

You will be involved in designing, programming and commissioning automation systems. The role includes analyzing project requirements, organizing tasks, and ensuring smooth execution across multiple phases of delivery.

You will troubleshoot technical issues in complex automation environments and ensure high-quality outcomes by reviewing and validating the work of other team members. A key part of the role is staying up to date with new technologies and contributing to process and technical improvements.

In addition, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation to support traceability and knowledge sharing, as well as supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Requirements:
  • Degree in automation engineering or equivalent background as a qualified electrician with relevant experience
  • Solid hands-on experience delivering automation projects, ideally within regulated industries such as Life Sciences
  • Familiarity with ISA-88 standards; knowledge of GxP environments is considered an advantage
  • Experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens (TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7 Classic) and/or Rockwell (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View) is a plus
  • Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and manage tasks within complex technical projects
  • Independent working style combined with strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Open mindset and willingness to share knowledge and support the development of colleagues
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