PLC Development Engineer (f/m/d), Schenefeld

Salary: 65.000 - 105.000 € per year

• Academic degree in the field of electrical or electronics engineering/​industrial automation or comparable education
• Experience in PLC programming in structured text (IEC 61131-3) language
• Experience with safety systems integrated into PLCs, EU Machine Regulation and EN ISO 13849
• Experience with electric drives and motion systems (e.g. stepper, linear, nano motion, etc.)
• Knowledge of different industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Modbus, serial interfaces, etc.
• Experience with versioning, bug tracking and deploying tools (e.g. GIT, Redmine)
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems for integration with PLCs
• Experience with TwinSAFE (TwinCAT Safety) is considered an asset
• Experience with NC PTP Beckhoff libraries and TwinCAT 3.1 is considered an asset
• Knowledge of different programming languages such as Python or C# is considered an asset; interest in learning new ones
• Highly developed problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a multilingual, multidisciplinary team with English as the working language

• Design of Beckhoff PLC programs (TwinCAT3) based on project specifications and documentation
• Design of safety programs (TwinSAFE)
• Support the development of standardized code blocks
• Test and commissioning of the PLC systems in the field
• Investigate and solve technical issues in the field
• Maintain, support and further develop installed systems
• Participation in risk assessment reviews and development of safety requirement specifications
• Analysis of technical requirements and specifications for developing automation solutions
• Close communication with other groups

• C#
• EtherCAT
• Git
• Support
• PLC
• Python
• TwinCAT

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We are European XFEL, an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. We operate a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, producing X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. Our diverse scientific facilities enable scientists from across the globe to perform various experimental techniques. We offer a family-friendly working environment, flexible working times, extensive training opportunities, and are part of a vibrant international and multicultural team. The working place will be in Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

last updated 22 week of 2026