Automation Software Engineer

FPI Food Processing Innovation GmbH + Co. KG is the innovation driver for the global market of poultry processing solutions in the BAADER Group. This is reflected in our mission: We develop highly innovative solutions for poultry processing that make the difference ─ from the initial idea to the presentation to the customer to the realization in series production. Our international teams work with agile methods and are closely linked to deliver the best quality possible. At FPI, we offer the time and space to actively help shape the working environment and jointly develop good ideas into marketable products.

Your future tasks will include:

• Develop and enhance a modular PLC software platform within an industrial machinery environment
• Design and implement object-oriented PLC structures (e.g. according to IEC 61131-3, OOP in Structured Text)
• Integrate modern communication standards such as OPC UA, MQTT, and edge solutions for data connectivity and digitalization
• Contribute to the implementation of state-of-the-art CI/CD processes, automated testing, and version control (Git)
• Ensure software quality and reusability through modern development guidelines and clean code principles
• International cooperation and close exchange within an interdisciplinary and intercultural team, as well as active participation in shaping an open, learning-oriented team culture
• Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and encourage innovative approaches

Qualifications, experiences and personal skills you possess:

• Successfully completed university degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Computer Science, or a comparable field of study
• Relevant experience in PLC programming (e.g. Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented PLC programming and modular software architecture
• Experience with OPC UA, edge computing, or IoT integrations advantageous
• Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows is desirable
• Interest in dealing with topics such as software quality, clean code, and automation
• Tea m-oriented approach to work, good communication skills, and a willingness to actively share knowledge

We offer:

• 30 days of vacation per year and an attractive salary
• Exciting work in an international environment
• Flexible working hours and the option to work hybrid
• Corporate health programs and fitness offers
• Opportunities for further training and professional development
• Corporate benefits

* All terms refer to people of any gender.

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