Senior PLC Programmer (m/f/d)

Develop and maintain multi-platform PLC/automation standards, primarily using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, covering software architecture, naming conventions, state machines, motion control, safety and diagnostics.

Create reusable PLC libraries, Function Blocks, POUs, GVLs and coding templates in line with IEC 61131-3.

Define HMI/HTML5 visualisation standards, including operator panels and alarm management.

Ensure compliance with Automotive OEM standards, including required OEM certifications;.

Develop technical documentation, coding guidelines, templates, integration guides and review checklists.

Use Python and JSON for automation/test tooling, configuration and data exchange.

Program, test and commission PLC systems for BIW automation cells, including KUKA/Fanuc robots, servo axes, conveyors and safety systems.

Configure EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus and DeviceNet, including I/O mapping and hardware commissioning.

Support FAT/SAT at OEM plants and troubleshoot PLC, drive and network issues during commissioning and production ramp-up.

Perform code reviews, training and knowledge transfer across engineering teams in Germany, France, Romania and the UK.

Work within a SCRUM team, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, user stories and backlog management.

Maintain Git/TwinCAT Source Control and support continuous improvement, including TwinCAT Motion, simulation/digital twins, AI-assisted diagnostics and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related field.

Minimum 8+ years of hands-on industrial PLC programming experience.

Strong expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or equivalent PLC platforms using ST, FBD, LD and SFC.

Proven hands-on experience with OEM standards, including relevant OEM certifications.

Experience developing reusable PLC architectures and libraries according to IEC 61131-3.

Good knowledge of EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus and DeviceNet.

Experience integrating KUKA/Fanuc robots via PLC.

Experience with safety PLCs such as TwinSAFE, Pilz PNOZ or SICK Safe.

Hands-on FAT/SAT, axis tuning and I/O validation experience.

Working knowledge of HTML, JSON and Python.

Automotive BIW and aerospace project experience.

Experience with SCADA/HMI, motion control, OPC-UA/MQTT, REST/JSON, functional safety and CE/Machinery requirements is an advantage.

Fluent communication in English & German (Minimum B2). French language is preferred.