Service Level Three Engineer for Control Software (m/w/x)

Your Role

• Provide technical support for special-purpose and measurement machines, with a focus on software and control technology, at the Oberkochen site • Perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analyses on PLC, HMI and drive systems and develop sustainable technical solutions to ensure equipment availability • Restore machine operability following malfunctions or system failures, including structured analysis, targeted troubleshooting and controlled recommissioning • Program, optimize and maintain PLC software using Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal, including version and change management • Configure, commission and diagnose Siemens drive systems (SINAMICS, SIMOTION, SINUMERIK) as well as systems from other manufacturers • Advise development projects, internal specialist departments and other stakeholders on the evaluation, selection and implementation of technical solutions, with particular consideration of maintainability and long-term equipment availability • Conduct release and acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) • Create and maintain technical documentation and work instructions • Train employees and ensure effective knowledge transfer between development teams and equipment operators • Manage issues and incidents

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or a comparable field • Several years of experience in the development or service of control and automation technology using Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal • Experience in programming, commissioning, parameterization and diagnostics of drive systems (Siemens SINUMERIK / SIMOTION / SINAMICS) • Expertise in Siemens HMI, OPC UA and SCADA • In-depth knowledge of troubleshooting, analyzing and optimizing complex PLC applications • Experience in programming and commissioning B&R or Beckhoff control systems would be an advantage • Confident in working with electrical schematics, fieldbus systems (PROFINET, PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet) as well as machine safety and safety systems • Comprehensive understanding of mechatronic systems combined with strong integration and commissioning expertise • Practical experience with agile working methods, particularly backlogs and sprints • Strong communication skills as well as expertise in knowledge development and training technical users • Intercultural competence, strong teamwork skills and assertiveness • Independent, solution-oriented and customer-focused approach to work • Good written and spoken German and English • Willingness to travel occasionally

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jonas Weickenmeier