Automation Engineer - Beckhoff TwinCAT

we shape automation.

ekvip automation GmbH, based in Leipzig, specializes in PLC programming and worldwide commissioning of interconnected production units. We deliver cutting-edge automation solutions for a global customer base and are expanding our team.

Your Tasks

  • Design and develop reusable framework libraries for use across diverse customer projects

  • Enhance and maintain our existing frameworks to ensure stability, performance, and scalability

  • Document architecture decisions and establish development standards for effective framework usage

  • Improve code quality and maintainability by applying modern software engineering principles and tools

  • Optimize workflows and evolve best practices in framework development

  • Stay ahead of the curve by researching emerging trends and technologies in automation and software engineering

  • Mentor and support less experienced team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Your Profile

  • Successfully completed studies in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a comparable technical field

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming for special-purpose machines

  • Strong knowledge of IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text/SFC) with TwinCAT 3 and/or CODESYS 3

  • Experience in developing reusable libraries using TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS 3

  • Familiarity with library documentation, ideally using reStructuredText

  • Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#)

  • Solid grasp of software architecture principles and modern software development techniques

  • Experience with NC applications and drive commissioning (e.g., Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff)

  • In-depth knowledge of VisiWin 7 and/or Beckhoff HMI

  • Robot programming experience (e.g., KUKA, ABB, Stäubli) is a plus

  • High willingness to travel internationally

  • Fluent in English, German is a plus

No matter your background – gender, identity, origin, religion, or beliefs – we value diversity, respect, and collaboration. At ekvip, we focus on mutual appreciation, professional growth, and having fun doing what we love.

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