Junior Software Engineer – Automation PLC
About this opportunity
With our comprehensive offering of powerful industrial software and thoroughly integrated automation technologies, we support manufacturing enterprises with Digital Industries to increase the flexibility and efficiency of their manufacturing processes and reduce the time to market of new products – whether in the automotive industry, automotive first tier supplier, industry logistic, machine construction, or in other industries. Where the future of industry is being built - especially with regard to Industry 4.0 - there is no getting around us.
Your new role - challenging and future oriented:
Creation of customized automation software / plant software (including visualization) of SIMATIC controllers – incl. safety applications
Implementation of functions from the standardization or the application system component selection
Basic design: Technical conception in case of unspecified customer requirements
Implementation of the virtual commissioning in interaction with the plant simulation
Process-related technical detail clarification
Ensuring required quality standards and clarification of process-specific technical details
Support for on-site commissioning of machines (I/O check, automation software modification)
Preparation of documentation for the PLC program and visualization
Opportunities to work abroad on international projects
Your qualifications – solid and appropriate:
Ongoing or recently completed technical studies (university, technical college)
Knowledge of automation (SIMATIC-S7, TIA Portal, WinCC)
Communication ability in English or German
Initiative, learning ability, result-oriented and quality-driven
Communication skills and ability to work in a team
Knowledge of standards and technical regulations
Willingness to travel and work at project sites
What can Siemens offer to you?
At Siemens, we work in a modern, international environment, we are a diverse team and we accept each other. We appreciate individual contributions and different ways of thinking.
Besides the competitive salary, we offer other benefits such as
Cafeteria
Private health insurance
Siemens trainings in our own training center
Participation in international projects
Stable company background and long-term career opportunities
Working in a team
Support and mentoring of experienced colleagues
Opportunities for learning and development
Flexible working (home office)
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