About the Role
With a production area of over 85,000 m², GEA's Oelde site manufactures state-of-the-art centrifuges for mechanical separation technology. Their separators, decanters and complete solutions separate liquids from solids or liquids of different densities — and you ensure this technology runs smoothly at customer sites.
GEA is looking for a SPS-Programmierer (m/w/d) for nationwide deployment across Germany (ideally residing in the southern Germany area), starting as soon as possible.
Responsibilities / Tasks
•Programming, adaptation and optimization of PLC controls for new machines and systems at the customer site
•Carrying out software tests, I/O checks and commissioning of new machines and systems at the customer site
•Carrying out functional tests, process optimizations and performance improvements during commissioning
•Connecting machine controls to the customer's control systems, SCADA and MES systems
•Technical coordination with customers, project managers and internal specialist departments
•Error analysis, diagnosis and sustainable troubleshooting of PLC, HMI and field bus systems
•Documentation of software adaptations, commissioning activities and service assignments
•Participation in paid on-call duty on weekends (approx. 5 times per year)
Your Profile / Qualifications
•Training as a mechatronics technician or electronics technician (m/w/d) with experience in PLC programming
•Programming skills in Siemens TIA; knowledge of Simatic Step 7 and WinCC flexible is an advantage
•Very high willingness to travel nationwide across Germany (Monday to Friday)
•Ideally experience in a comparable industry
•Knowledge of mechanics and process engineering is an advantage
•Confident handling of MS Office; SAP and CRM knowledge desirable
•Very good German language skills; English skills are an advantage
•Ideally residence in the southern Germany area
•Independent and structured way of working
•Strong customer orientation and communication skills
What We Offer
•Permanent employment contract and attractive pay according to the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry (incl. vacation pay, Christmas bonus, etc.)
•30 vacation days and time off in lieu for overtime
•Company pension scheme and bicycle leasing via JobRad
•High-quality IT equipment and a modern VW Passat as a company car (also for private use)
•Company fitness: EGYM Wellpass — access to over 15,000 sports and wellness offers
•Structured onboarding and exciting development perspectives
•Regular service meetings and internal training at the headquarters in Oelde
•An open corporate culture and a strong, collegial team
