Automation Engineer - Beckhoff TwinCAT

we shape automation.

ekvip automation GmbH,
based in Leipzig, specializes in PLC programming and worldwide
commissioning of interconnected production units. We deliver
cutting-edge automation solutions for a global customer base and are
expanding our team.

Your tasks

• Design and develop reusable framework libraries for use across diverse customer projects
• Enhance and maintain our existing frameworks to ensure stability, performance, and scalability
• Document architecture decisions and establish development standards for effective framework usage
• Improve code quality and maintainability by applying modern software engineering principles and tools
• Optimize workflows and evolve best practices in framework development
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching emerging trends and technologies in automation and software engineering
• Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Your profile

• Successfully completed
  studies in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical
  Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a comparable technical
  field
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming for special-purpose machines
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text/SFC) with TwinCAT 3 and/or CODESYS 3
• Experience in developing reusable libraries using TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS 3
• Familiarity with library documentation, ideally using reStructuredText
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#)
• Solid grasp of software architecture principles and modern software development techniques
• Experience with NC applications and drive commissioning (e.g., Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff)
• In-depth knowledge of VisiWin 7 and/or Beckhoff HMI
• Robot programming experience (e.g., KUKA, ABB, Stäubli) is a plus
• High willingness to travel internationally
• Fluent in English, German is a plus

No matter your background – gender, identity, origin, religion, or beliefs – we value diversity, respect, and collaboration. At ekvip, we focus on mutual appreciation, professional growth, and having fun doing what we love.

Please apply with your updated CV.