Automation Engineer - Beckhoff TwinCAT

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

ekvip automation GmbH, based in Leipzig, specializes in PLC programming and worldwide commissioning of interconnected production units. We deliver cutting-edge automation solutions for a global customer base and are expanding our team.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced:

Responsibilities

Design and develop reusable framework libraries for use across diverse customer projects
Enhance and maintain our existing frameworks to ensure stability, performance, and scalability
Document architecture decisions and establish development standards for effective framework usage
Improve code quality and maintainability by applying modern software engineering principles and tools
Optimize workflows and evolve best practices in framework development
Stay ahead of the curve by researching emerging trends and technologies in automation and software engineering
Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Your profile

Successfully completed studies in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming for special-purpose machines
Strong knowledge of IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text/SFC) with TwinCAT 3 and/or CODESYS 3
Experience in developing reusable libraries using TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS 3
Familiarity with library documentation, ideally using reStructuredText
Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#)
Solid grasp of software architecture principles and modern software development techniques
Experience with NC applications and drive commissioning (e.g., Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff)
In-depth knowledge of VisiWin 7 and/or Beckhoff HMI
Robot programming experience (e.g., KUKA, ABB, Stäubli) is a plus
High willingness to travel internationally
Fluent in English, German is a plus

We value diversity, respect, and collaboration. At ekvip, we focus on mutual appreciation, professional growth, and having fun doing what we love.

Please apply with your updated CV.

We look forward to meeting you!