Global PLC & Commissioning Engineer (Travel Required)

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Portugal; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra days off (birthday)

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Health insurance for family

Well-Being and Employee Assistance

Fresh fruit, bread and yogurt

Job summary

Körber Supply Chain is seeking a PLC & Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team in Portugal. You will develop PLC software, test and optimize automation systems, and support installation and startup activities for parcel and logistics projects.

The role requires at least 2 years in PLC programming, Siemens platforms experience, and willingness to travel internationally. You will collaborate with skilled teams, deliver customer training, and help drive end-to-end automation solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of PLC programming and commissioning experience.
• Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with Siemens automation platforms (S7 Classic, TIA Portal, S7 Safety, WinCC Flexible).
• Knowledge of drive technology, industrial networks and fieldbus systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally - roughly 5–6 months per year, with assignments up to 3 weeks.
• Experience in intralogistics or warehouse automation is a plus.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC software with fieldbus integration.
• Commission, test, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems.
• Support system installation, startup, and customer acceptance activities.
• Deliver customer training and technical support during project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

Commissioning

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Drive technology

Industrial networks

Fieldbus systems

English proficiency

Willing to travel

Education

Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

S7 Classic

TIA Portal

WinCC Flexible

Job description

Körber Supply Chain is seeking a PLC & Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team in Portugal. You will develop PLC software, test and optimize automation systems, and support installation and startup activities for parcel and logistics projects.

The role requires at least 2 years in PLC programming, Siemens platforms experience, and willingness to travel internationally. You will collaborate with skilled teams, deliver customer training, and help drive end-to-end automation solutions.