For our customer in industrial automation, we are looking for freelance PLC programmers and automation engineers (m/f/d) to program, optimize, and commission machines and systems, as well as to modernize existing control systems.
Tasks:
Development and adaptation of PLC programs for machines and industrial systems
Creation and expansion of user interfaces and visualizations
Implementation of functional descriptions and flow controls
Integration of sensors, actuators, drive technology and communication interfaces
Performing software tests and providing support for FAT and SAT
Commissioning, error analysis and optimization at the customer’s site
Creation and maintenance of software and functional documentation
Profile:
Study or technical training in the field of automation technology, electrical engineering, or equivalent
Years of experience in SPS programming and plant commissioning
Proficient knowledge of Siemens SIMATIC S7 / TIA Portal; alternatively, equivalent expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT or CODESYS
Experience with HMI systems, e.g. WinCC
Knowledge of industrial communication systems, such as PROFINET or EtherCAT
Experience with drive technology and structured testing procedures
Good German language skills and a willingness to travel depending on the project
Framework conditions:
Start: January 2027
Possible duration: 6- 9 months, project-dependent
Occupancy: Full-time
Work location: Raum Nürnberg, Germany; international assignments upon separate agreement
Remote component: Possible for preparation and programming project-dependent; commissioning predominantly on-site
German 
English
