PLC Software Engineer (m/w/d) - Wind Energy Systems

As part of our international Wind Turbine Control team, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment contributing to the development of turbine control software and PLC automation technology.

YOUR TASKS

• Tool Development & Maintenance: Provide and maintain essential tools supporting other teams in their daily operations (e.g., Jenkins, Teamscale)
• PLC Software Architecture: Design and optimize the PLC software architecture for modularity and hardware abstraction
• Vendor Collaboration: Qualify new IDEs, libraries, features, and firmware versions from our PLC vendors, track issues, and collaborate closely to solve them
• System Integration: Identify synergies across PLC solutions and support their unification under our “One Controller” strategy
• Cross-Departmental Support: Support other departments with PLC-related predevelopment and proof-of-concept activities
• IT Security: Implement IT security measures related to PLCs, ensuring compliance and protection against emerging threats

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Telecommunications, or comparable field
• Good knowledge of PLC programming according to IEC61131
• First Experience with Bachmann or Phoenix Contact automation technology is an advantage
• First Knowledge of IT security topics related to PLC programming (SysLog, certificates, user management) preferred
• First Experience in various programming languages (C#, C++, Python, Groovy, Matlab/Simulink)
• Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN or Git
• First Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Profinet, CAN, Modbus TCP, OPC-UA, etc.)
• Strong analytical and abstract thinking skills
• High results orientation, quality awareness, and initiative
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken); ideally German or Spanish skills
• Independent, reliable, and structured way of working combined with strong communication and intercultural skills

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

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