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

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

Join Nordex Group’s international Wind Turbine Control team and contribute to the development of turbine control software and PLC automation technology.

Your Tasks

• Tool Development & Maintenance: Provide and maintain essential tools (e.g., Jenkins, Teamscale) supporting other teams.
• PLC Software Architecture: Design and optimize modular PLC software architecture, ensuring hardware abstraction.
• Vendor Collaboration: Qualify new IDEs, libraries, features, and firmware versions from PLC vendors, track issues, and collaborate to resolve them.
• System Integration: Identify synergies across PLC solutions and support their unification under the “One Controller” strategy.
• Cross‑Departmental Support: Support other departments with PLC‑related pre‑development 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 a comparable field.
• Good knowledge of PLC programming according to IEC 61131.
• Experience with Bachmann or Phoenix Contact automation technology is an advantage.
• Knowledge of IT security topics related to PLC programming (SysLog, certificates, user management) preferred.
• Experience in various programming languages (C#, C++, Python, Groovy, Matlab/Simulink).
• Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN or Git.
• 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); German or Spanish skills are a plus.
• Independent, reliable, structured work style with strong communication and intercultural skills.

Your Benefits

• #GreenerFuture – Shape a sustainable future with us.
• #Flexibility – Flexible working hours, various working time models, up to 8 mobile work days per month.
• #Mobility – 80 % subsidy for public transport ticket and €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
• #CareForTomorrow – Company pension scheme and optional occupational disability insurance.
• #Health – Health days, sports activities, office yoga, and free family service support.
• #Holiday – 30 vacation days per year, December 24 and 31 off.
• #OneCompany – International, collegial corporate culture with over 10,000 employees.
• #CorporateBenefits – Attractive discounts on travel, tech, and more.

Nordex Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are fully compliant with all federal and state laws. Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will receive special consideration. Employment may be on a part‑time basis.

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