Senior Software Developer Automation Technology

Finetech GmbH & Co. KG

Job

In this role, you will develop PLC software using CODESYS V3 for complex machinery, integrate fieldbus systems, plan software architectures, and conduct independent commissioning processes.

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Your role in the team

  • Development of PLC software with CODESYS V3 for special-purpose machines with multi-axis motor control and additional sensors/actuators.
  • Integration and programming of fieldbus systems (EtherCAT, CANopen, etc.).
  • Independent handling of complex tasks in the field of machine and plant control and active contribution of experience.
  • Planning the architecture and design of future software solutions as well as their systematic implementation.
  • Creation and revision of technical documentation and descriptions for the developed software.
  • Independent operation of machines during commissioning and testing of new software features.
  • Design and development of extensions to machine functionality in close coordination with product management.
  • Analysis of errors, development of solutions, and technical support for colleagues and clients.
  • Consistent focus on quality, reusability, and high test coverage in task implementation.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed degree in Technical Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Automation Engineering - alternatively, demonstrable experience in the development of larger software projects.

Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of GUI programming with, for example, C# and/or Delphi.
  • Basic knowledge of PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3.
  • Team orientation, strong communication skills, good abstraction ability, as well as the motivation to contribute your own ideas.
  • Affinity for the use of AI tools in development.
  • Good English skills - Basic knowledge of German is required, ideally with a willingness to deepen it through language courses.

Experience

  • Practical experience in automation technology and knowledge of common fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, CANopen, etc.
  • Ideally, experience in controlling and optimizing electric motors (parameterization and tuning).
  • Structured, independent, and reliable working style, ideally with experience in agile development methodologies.

What we offer

  • Open corporate culture that encourages and enables personal engagement and responsibility.
  • A modern equipped work environment with numerous parking spaces, a large communal kitchen, sun terrace, and beach volleyball court.
  • Daily free drinks and fresh fruit.
  • Promotion of health and sports activities.
  • Family-friendly working hours with core and flexible time.
  • Fair compensation.
  • Subsidy for company pension scheme.
  • E-Bike and bicycle leasing program JobRad.
  • Rental option for company e-bikes.

Benefits

Food & drink

Health, fitness & fun

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Job locations

About your employer

Finetech is the leading machine builder for precision die bonding & sophisticated SMD rework. Our systems are used in research laboratories as well as in industrial production.

Founding year
1992
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite
Industry
Engineering Industry
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Senior Software Developer Automation Technology

Finetech GmbH & Co. KG