Applications and Systems Engineer

Emerson

Applications and Systems Engineer designing and implementing PLC-based automation solutions for Emerson Group. Collaborate with clients and travel to project sites in Germany and Europe.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeMühlhausen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PLC Programming, System Architecture Design, and Technical Specification Development, with a strong focus on customer collaboration and project management. Proficient in integrating HMI, SCADA, and cloud platforms while mentoring and training team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC Programming (CODESYS, TIA, TwinCAT)System Architecture DesignHMI IntegrationProject ManagementFluent in German and English

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingSystem ArchitectureTechnical Specification DevelopmentProject ManagementFieldbus and Ethernet NetworksSCADA ProgrammingProgramming Methodologies (IEC 61131-3)Technical DocumentationTroubleshootingFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Soft Skills

Customer FocusCommunication SkillsMentoringTechnical ConsultingTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

TIA PortalTwinCATCODESYSLinuxSQLDockerMQTTOPC UAHMISCADA

Industry Keywords

Automation EngineeringControl RequirementsBill of Materials (BOM)Technical QueriesDesign ReviewsThird-Party SuppliersEmerson PMO ProcessesIndustry TrendsTechnical TrainingComponent Procurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerLinuxSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review customer specifications, requirements and project scope, and liaise with the customer to clarify ambiguities (KOMs, technical queries, clarification of deviations);
Define system architecture, interfaces and control requirements;
Prepare technical specifications and bill of materials (BOM);
Support proposal and costing activities through technical concepts;
Select and procure components from Emerson and third‑party vendors and, where required, manage third‑party suppliers (design reviews, follow‑up, escalations);
Carry out technical design in accordance with Emerson PMO processes (including design freeze);
Program, configure and commission PLC systems (TIA Portal, TwinCAT, CODESYS);
Ensure integration with HMI, SCADA, MES and cloud platforms;
Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and troubleshooting;
Lead on‑site commissioning and resolve technical issues;
Maintain technical and quality documentation;
Mentor PLC programmers and provide technical consulting, and deliver technical training for them and for customers as required;
Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies;

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience working with PLC controllers (CODESYS, TIA, TwinCAT), programming methodologies (e.g. IEC 61131-3), fieldbus and Ethernet networks, HMI integration and SCADA programming
Experience with Linux, SQL, Docker, MQTT and OPC UA
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
Strong customer focus and communication skills
Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support for factory acceptance tests (FAT) and troubleshooting
Lead on-site commissioning and resolution of technical issues
Maintenance of technical and quality documentation
Mentoring PLC programmers, providing technical consulting and delivering technical training for internal staff and customers as needed