Our client – a well-established manufacturer of special-purpose vehicles for underground mining and tunneling – is looking to strengthen its international development team in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing development of control algorithms for mobile machinery and accompany new vehicle prototypes from workshop testing to commissioning on-site with customers worldwide.
Your Responsibilities
- PLC Programming: Development and maintenance of control logic using Structured Text (ST) according to IEC 61131
- System Environments: Working with B&R Automation and IFM control systems, based on CODESYS (v. 3.5)
- Diagnostics & Standardization: Development of standardized function blocks for machine condition monitoring and performance optimization
- Commissioning & Support: Global commissioning and testing (travel approx. 25–30 %, typically 1–2 weeks per trip), focused on troubleshooting and technical optimization
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Close interaction with colleagues from hydraulics, electrics, drive systems – and the international PLC team (currently 10 people)
- Education: Degree or technical training in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation, or a comparable field
- Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming for mobile machinery or industrial vehicles – e.g. in underground mining, agricultural machinery, construction vehicles or special-purpose equipment
- Technologies & Tools:
– Strong skills in
Structured Text (ST) programming (IEC 61131)
– Experience with
CODESYS (preferably version 3.5) or a comparable development environment
– Familiarity with
B&R and
IFM control systems, or equivalent platforms
–
Nice to have: Knowledge in
C (embedded/mobile) or
C#
- Languages: Fluent in both German and English
- Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 25–30 %)
- Attractive Salary: Up to €95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications – secured by IG Metall collective agreement
- Flexible Work Conditions: Flexible working hours, time-tracking with overtime account, and the possibility to work remotely in coordination with the team
- Exciting Technology: Work on highly specialized, globally deployed vehicle systems – from underground machinery to complex custom-built machines
- Work Environment: Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and a motivated international development team
- Mobility Perks: JobRad bike leasing, free on-site parking, and good public transport connections
- Pension & Insurance: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
- Project Travel: Defined, structured assignments (mostly 1–2 weeks), technical responsibility on site, direct machine access
- Onboarding & Development: Structured handover by experienced colleagues, targeted onboarding in state-of-the-art control and diagnostic systems
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