This is more than a PLC programming role. Help build our internal automation standards, software architecture and engineering methods, and explore how AI can improve PLC development, commissioning, troubleshooting and knowledge management.
Your role
- Develop and implement PLC software for automated systems, mainly using Siemens TIA Portal. Allen-Bradley, B&R and/or Schneider experience is a strong advantage.
- Define and continuously improve internal PLC standards, software architecture, libraries and engineering best practices.
- Take technical ownership from concept and design through FAT, commissioning and SAT.
- Commission, optimise and troubleshoot at customer facilities in Slovakia and across Europe.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics and project teams.
- Review internal and external PLC software for consistency with company standards.
- Mentor less experienced automation engineers and improve engineering processes.
Your profile
- At least 10 years of hands-on industrial automation / PLC programming experience.
- First-level university degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related field.
- Advanced Siemens PLC programming and TIA Portal; hands-on HMI development and sound machine-control architecture knowledge.
- Familiarity with Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA and Modbus TCP.
- Robotics, vision systems, databases, SQL, Python, APIs or industrial IT are strong advantages.
- Interest in AI, engineering workflow automation and modern software development tools.
- Slovak C2 and English B2; category B driving licence; willingness to travel in Slovakia and across Europe.
- Advanced knowledge required: Siemens TIA Portal, Claude, Simatic WinCC Flexible and Microsoft Excel.
How you work
- Strong engineering mindset, autonomy, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ownership of technical decisions and the confidence to challenge existing methods constructively.
- Proactive improvement of repetitive tasks; curiosity about AI and emerging tools, experimentation and conversion of successful ideas into practical standards.
- Good communication, teamwork, priority management, ability to work under pressure and a professional, customer-oriented attitude.
- Continuous technical learning and development.
What we offer
- Remuneration according to experience and travel compensation.
- Projects with major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- A supportive international team and opportunities within a global group.
- Direct influence on PLC architecture, engineering standards, development methods and AI integration in future automation activities.
Employee and freelance applications welcome. Remuneration according to experience; terms agreed according to status.
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