Senior PLC Programmer (m/f/d) Process Plant Engineering

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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