Automation, electrical or PLC technician (m/f/d)

RAPA SE; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 58,052 - 81,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative and responsible tasks

Flat hierarchies

Fair pay

Job summary

RAPA SE in Selb, Germany is seeking an experienced Automation, electrical or PLC technician to design and implement advanced test systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming and experience with BECKHOFF systems, along with a focus on teamwork and structured problem-solving.

Join a family-run business that emphasizes responsible and creative tasks, flat hierarchies, and fair pay as part of its culture. Knowledge of both German and English is essential for effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Good knowledge of German and English.
• Ability to analyze root causes and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical test systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and stabilize machines.

Skills

PLC programming (AWL or ST)

High-level languages (C#, Python)

Teamwork

Structured and solution-oriented working

Education

Technician, Bachelor, Master or Diploma in measurement and control technology, mechatronics, electronics or mechanical engineering

Tools

BECKHOFF systems (TwinCAT 3, EtherCAT)

Job description

Automation, electrical or PLC technician (m/f/d)

Business division: RAPA Automotive
Entry level: Experienced professionals
Field of work: Technical professions
Location: Selb, Germany

Do you appreciate challenges, want to achieve new goals and love exercise? Then you've come to the right place!

We are looking for reinforcement for our products that harmonize movement. Work with us on the production technology of the future. This involves adapting existing solutions to new requirements as efficiently as possible, developing special solutions, optimizing existing standards and establishing new standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical test systems or control systems on production plants
• Root cause analysis as well as continuous improvements and stabilization of machines (CIP)

Your profile

• Technician, Bachelor, Master or Diploma in the field of measurement and control technology, mechatronics, electronics or mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of PLC programming (AWL or ST) and/or high-level language skills (C#, Python)
• Relevant experience in working with BECKHOFF systems (TwinCAT 3, EtherCAT)
• Experience in real industrial manufacturing environments
• Good knowledge of German and English
• Ability to work in a team as well as a structured and solution-oriented way of working

Benefits

We offer responsible and challenging tasks with scope for creativity and action, as well as flat hierarchies and short communication channels. As a family-run company, we value teamwork and collegiality. Fair pay is a matter of course for us.