Zeppelin Group

PLC Programmer

Zeppelin Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kassel • Germany

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About the role

  • Execution of automation projects with a focus on PLC programming
  • Developing plant and process visualizations (HMI/PC)
  • Defining operation and monitoring concepts in close coordination with hardware planning
  • Software development according to functional and process-technical specifications, taking into account applicable guidelines and regulations
  • Testing, optimizing and verifying control software
  • Supporting the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
  • Performing commissioning activities and customer training
  • Reviewing, revising and archiving PLC software and documentation after commissioning and project completion

Requirements

  • Degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or vocational training as an automation technician with relevant professional experience
  • Several years of experience in PLC programming and managing automation projects
  • Strong knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC systems, including VISU visualization software for operation and monitoring
  • Experience programming with STEP 7 and TIA Portal (AWL/STL, SCL, FBD/LAD)
  • Know-how in fieldbus technologies (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, Modbus)
  • Experience developing custom software components is an advantage
  • System and programming knowledge of other manufacturers such as Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Schneider, etc., as well as other programming languages (C, C++)
  • Willingness to travel for commissioning
  • Good knowledge of MS Office
  • Very good German and English skills
  • Independent, structured and careful working style
  • Strong quality awareness
  • Ability to work under pressure, flexibility and teamwork skills
Benefits
  • Genuine opportunities for autonomy and responsibility
  • Challenging and varied tasks
  • Personal development prospects & diverse training programs
  • Shared goal orientation
  • Modern leadership approach
  • Exceptional team spirit – “We are Zeppelin”
  • Attractive remuneration & benefits
  • Tariff-based pay structures
  • Modern work equipment
  • Established onboarding
  • Pleasant working atmosphere
  • Childcare subsidy
  • Parking facilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingSiemens S7VISU visualization softwareSTEP 7TIA PortalAWLSTLSCLFBDLAD
Soft Skills
independent workingstructured workingcareful working stylequality awarenessability to work under pressureflexibilityteamwork skills
Certifications
degree in electrical engineeringdegree in automation engineeringvocational training as an automation technician