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R&D Controls Software Engineer

Job

  • Level
    Senior
  • Location
    Heusenstamm
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Job Field
    Application
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop software solutions for control systems and PLCs, test their stability and performance, and support teams with troubleshooting and documentation of technical concepts.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

  • Analyze customer requirements, user stories, and project specifications to define software and controls solutions.
  • Design, develop, test, and optimize PLC and control system software for industrial automation applications.
  • Execute functional, integration, stability, and scalability testing to ensure product reliability and performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software, controls, networking, and system integration issues identified internally or by customers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product development, and field teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including software architecture, system design, and user guidance.
  • Provide technical expertise and support to engineering teams, field resources, and business partners.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers in software engineering principles, controls development, and PLC programming practices.
  • Utilize diagnostic, simulation, and network analysis tools to validate system performance and identify root causes.
  • Ensure software quality, maintainability, and compliance with engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.

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Our expectations of you

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in controls software engineering.
  • Experience working within a team environment and ability to take a lead role in controls system development, and support.
  • Experience in PLC programming with a software focus, specifically in Siemens or Rockwell, is required.
  • Experience with at least one high-level programming language (C#, or Python).
  • Experience developing and maintaining unit and integration tests.

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What we offer

  • Benefits of an International MDax Group (KION Group)
  • Viel Raum für Kreativität in einem schnell wachsenden Unternehmen
  • Flexible and mobile working
  • Individual support and development
  • Mitarbeiterrabatte

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Benefits

Work-Life-Integration

Higher Take-Home Pay

Food & Drink

Health, Fitness & Fun

Topics You Will Work On

Job Locations

  • Location Heusenstamm

    63150 Hessen

    Germany

About Your Employer

Kion Group GmbH

Kion Group GmbH

The KION Group is a global leader in intralogistics. With our six brands, we cover all segments of the market. We are the market leader for forklift trucks and warehouse technology in Europe, number two globally and the leading foreign supplier in China. The Linde and STILL brands serve the global premium and Baoli the value and economy segments.

Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Industry, Production, Logistics, Transportation

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Logo Kion Group GmbH

R&D Controls Software Engineer

Location
Heusenstamm
Working Model
Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders
English Only
English only required

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