Service Software Engineer (PLC) (m/f/d)

Your mission

We're looking for an experienced Service Software Engineer (PLC) (m/f/d) to join our pre-clinical team and contribute to supporting customers around the world.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of engineers, working on enhancing the customer experience of our pre-clinical polarizer and bridging the gap between field service and R&D, using your hands‑on insights to directly influence the next generation of our products.

The position involves regular customer interaction and on‑site support, requiring travel of up to 40% of the time. If you are passionate about PLC programming, process optimization, hands‑on troubleshooting and want to use your skills to drive customer success and further improvement of our products, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and commission PLC-controlled systems.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting of running systems at customer sites worldwide.
• Configure and integrate peripheral devices (e.g., pumps, sensors, valves) into existing PLC projects.
• Interpret device manuals and documentation to wire and perform commissioning of components, part of our complex products.
• Conduct first‑level testing to validate system functionality and report findings to stakeholders for integration into future product generation.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders to detect and implement new features to our devices.
• Enhance the device’s human‑machine interface (HMI).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide technical insights to improve automation processes and efficiency.
• Offer software training to internal teams.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in Beckhoff’s PLC with strong Structured Text skills and familiarity with object‑oriented programming (OOP) concepts is a must‑have.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%/40% of the time is a must‑have.
• Hands‑on experience in commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and manuals.
• Familiarity with motion control concepts and automation frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.
• A highly goal‑oriented and proactive work ethic.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of Beckhoff HMI is considered an advantage.
• Experience in Python and/or JavaScript is considered an advantage.
• Background in database management is considered an advantage.

Why us?

• Competitive compensation, based on base salary and stock options
• Onsite work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities with home‑office opportunities
• Key role in a highly advanced and fast‑growing startup company
• Ample opportunity for personal initiatives, openness to new ideas and room for considerable personal impact
• Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of disease
• International and dynamic team, from over 30 different nationalities
• Enjoyable work atmosphere with an open‑door and open communication mentality
• Permanent employment contract
• 30 vacation days
• EGYM Wellpass
• Annual health budget (Allianz bKV)
• Relocation support

Contact information

Join us in making a difference! Submit your application to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Any questions? Please contact:
Emilija Stojanovska
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
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