Senior PLC Programmer (m/f/d) Process Plant Engineering
Introduction
Our client is an internationally active engineering and plant construction company headquartered in the Salzburg region. For several decades, the company has been developing and delivering sophisticated process and production plants for customers worldwide. Projects span the entire lifecycle, from the initial process concept through detailed engineering to on-site commissioning. Employees benefit from the combination of international projects, short decision-making processes and the collaborative environment of a hands-on organisation. This opportunity is aimed at experienced professionals in the field of PLC programming and industrial automation.
Your tasks
Development of automation and visualisation solutions for customised process and production plants
Programming and further development of PLC software from scratch using Siemens TIA Portal
Development, modification and optimisation of SCADA systems, particularly WinCC Flexible
Technical coordination with customers and clarification of project-specific requirements
Support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) and international commissioning activities
Analysis, optimisation and continuous improvement of existing automation and control systems
Close collaboration with Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Project Management teams
Your profile
Completed technical education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering (apprenticeship, technical college, university of applied sciences or university degree)
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in PLC programming, ideally within plant engineering or industrial automation
Strong expertise with Siemens TIA Portal
Solid experience with SCADA systems in industrial process environments, ideally WinCC Flexible
Experience within plant engineering, the chemical, pharmaceutical, food or process industries is considered an advantage
Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
German language skills are beneficial but not required
Independent, structured and self-driven way of working
Strong sense of responsibility, reliability and quality awareness
Willingness to travel internationally and participate in project-related commissioning activities
Active involvement from the initial project concept through to successful commissioning at customer sites
International projects with a high degree of technical complexity
Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
Collaborative and family-oriented working environment instead of corporate structures
We offer
Annual gross salary between EUR 75,000 and EUR 85,000, depending on qualifications and professional experience
Flexible working hours, short Fridays and home-office opportunities
Excellent accessibility by public transport and car
Free company parking or climate ticket
Private accident insurance
Support for professional and personal development
High degree of responsibility and direct interaction with decision-makers
Diverse tasks with significant technical depth
Free German language courses for employees without German language skills