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PLC programmer (m/f/d) – TIA Portal / STEP7 with focus on project management (m/f/d)

Location Bremen
Employment type Full- or part-time

Are you a PLC programmer looking to develop your skills in project management? Are you interested in taking on the planning, control, and implementation of various automation projects?

Are you looking for new challenges and open to project-related assignments at various Vollers locations in Europe? Then the vacancy for an PLC programmer (m/f/d) – TIA Portal / STEP7 with focus on project management (m/f/d) at Vollers Management Services GmbH, headquartered in Bremen, is just right for you.

Your tasks

  • Independent planning, management, and implementation of automation projects
  • Programming and commissioning of silo systems and other small logistics-related systems
  • Modernization of existing control systems by replacing outdated PLCs with modern Siemens components (TIA Portal, STEP7)
  • Close cooperation with plant manufacturers to modernize control cabinets and mechanical plant components
  • Development, introduction, and continuous improvement of a company-wide programming standard
  • Integration of the plants into existing IT infrastructures, in particular:
  • MES system ProLeiT
  • ERP systems Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365
  • Creation of technical documentation and implementation of training courses for operating and maintenance personnel
  • Project coordination and communication with internal and external partners
  • Budget responsibility, time and resource planning within projects
  • Further development of interfaces between control, MES, and ERP
  • Active participation in the strategic further development of the automation landscape
  • Communication in German and English (written and spoken)

Your profile

  • Degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or comparable qualification (e.g., state-certified technician, master craftsman)
  • Several years of professional experience in PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal and STEP7
  • In-depth knowledge of S7-1500, S7-300/400 and industrial network technology (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP)
  • Ideally, experience in silo, conveyor or process engineering
  • Experience in connecting automation systems to MES and ERP systems
  • Experience in working with external partners and plant manufacturers
  • High degree of initiative, organizational skills, and structured approach to work
  • Initial experience in project management of automation projects or motivation to develop further in this area
  • Very good written and spoken German and good written and spoken English
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to the company's European locations

What we offer

Attractive, performance-related remuneration
Attractive, performance-related remuneration

Our compensation is in line with the market and performance-based.

eBike leasing
eBike leasing

Mobility for employees - we offer bicycle leasing of eBikes for our employees.

Parking spots for free
Parking spots for free

We offer free parking spots in front of the office.

Good transport connections
Good transport connections

Work directly on the Weser in Bremen's Überseestadt with good transport connections for cars and public transport (tram 2, 3, 5, bus 20).

Capital-forming benefits
Capital-forming benefits

We offer our employees a monthly allowance for capital-forming benefits and thus support this subsidised form of saving.

Fresh fruit and drinks in the office
Fresh fruit and drinks in the office

We have a basket with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and sparkling water at the office.

A yellow dumbbell Corporate fitness
Corporate fitness

In cooperation with EGYM Wellpass we offer corporate fitness for our employees.

Corporate events
Corporate events

We regularly offer internal events such as Christmas parties.

Great team
Great team

You are immediately one of us and work in a friendly, strong team.

Exciting world
Exciting world

Interesting topics about logistics, port, coffee, cocoa and tea await you.

A star surrounded by a house, a money symbol, an apple and an insurance symbol Benefits depending on location
Benefits depending on location

Depending on the location you will work at, a wide range of benefits awaits you.

Apply now

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Laura Buning

Berthold Vollers GmbH

HR Manager

Speicherhof 308
28217 Bremen
Germany