Service Level Three Engineer for Control Software (m/w/x)
zeissgroup· Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
About this role
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:
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Service Level Three Engineer for Control Software (m/w/x)
zeissgroup
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