Senior PLC Engineer (m/w/d) - Herford

WEDECO, a brand of Xylem, is a global leader in environmentally friendly water treatment through UV disinfection and ozone technology. Since over 40 years WEDECO offers sustainable, chemical-free solutions for water and wastewater treatment for municipalities and industry. The innovative systems efficiently reduce germs, pollutants, and chemical residues while being environmentally friendly. As part of Xylem, WEDECO contributes to providing clean water in a sustainable way.

„High-Tech“ paired with „High-Quality“ and greatest customer proximity characterize our actions.

To strengthen our team in Germany, we are looking for engaged and reliable team players who want to make a difference.

We currently have an opening for a Senior PLC Engineer (m/w/d) - Herford.

Aufgaben

• Development, programming, and optimization of SPS- and visualization solutions (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal) including test and documentation
• Carrying out commissioning in the factory (FAT) as well as worldwide at customer sites (IBN), including parameterization of components (e.g. frequency converters, EVGs)
• Ensuring functionality by comparing with customer requirements and configuring systems in close coordination with project management and electrical planning
• Analyzing, systematic error search, and sustainable troubleshooting of disturbances in customer projects
• Creating function descriptions, technical documentation, and supporting the development of customer concepts
• Techincal coordination with customers as well as support for sales in project acquisition (e.g. system design and clarifications)
• Reviewing and evaluating customer requirements after order receipt as well as participating in development-, standardization- and process optimization projects
• Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, internal quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety guidelines, including QA processes, Code of Conduct, and CE conformity of the equipment

Qualifikation

• Bachelor's degree or further education as a technician in the field of electrical engineering, energy technology, automation technology, information processing, measurement-, control- and regulation technology or a comparable qualification
• Multiple years of professional experience (at least 2 years) in automation technology, ideally in plant construction and/or water treatment
• Fundamental knowledge in SPS programming (at least one common system, preferably Siemens)
• Good knowledge in measurement-, control- and regulation technology (MSR)
• Experience in creating technical documentation and working papers
• Able to create technical concepts and customer-oriented solutions
• Safe handling of MS Office
• Very good German language skills (C1) as well as good English language skills (at least B2) in writing and speaking
• Structured, systematic, and analytical working style as well as the ability to reliably implement guidelines and standards
• Teamwork ability and strong communication skills
• National/international travel readiness of approximately 25%

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• 39 hours per week in full-time with flexible working hours
• Flat hierarchies and a culture of open doors enable free work
• Pensionable benefits
• A thorough onboarding process as well as regular feedback meetings help with further development
• Qualify yourself internally and externally through training to best prepare you for your position
• Working in a team with colleagues from all over the world
• Bicycle or e-bike leasing
• A canteen on site for catering
• Free drinks
• Multitude of opportunities to engage socially

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ward Barbar, Talent Acquisition Partner, Europe, at +49 172 6976222.

Everyone is welcome!

Xylem is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We want people of all nationalities, skin colors, religions, ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, disabilities or other legally protected characteristics to feel at home not only at Xylem but everywhere in the world. For us, diversity, equality, and participation mean more than just a guideline or a series of methods. Diversity, equality, and participation are fundamental components of our corporate culture and a key to long-term growth.

We look forward to your application!

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