Isar Aerospace SE
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Control&AutomationEngineer(m/f/d)
“Control & Automation Engineer (m/f/d) at Isar Aerospace SE. Skills: Control & Automation Engineering, PLC programming, System design and commissioning. Develop, maintain and improve PLC software for ground equipment. Design PLC hardware setups and PLC-related networks”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that our control systems run safely and reliably; can compete with the top of the class launch facilities around the world; Increase the automation level of our facilities; smoother, safer and more efficient operations
Industry & Context.
trouble shooting
working in confined spaces is necessary, ability to lift 25kg without assistance, Physical dexterity is required, security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience in automation and PLC technology, Experience in the field of PLC programming (soft-PLC), Experience in technical support and troubleshooting – in the field or remotely, Knowledge about fieldbus systems, Basic understanding of electrical schematics, Knowledge of sensors/sensor signals and test equipment, Experience designing and building PLC systems to EU and international standards, Ability to perform in high-stress environments, Highly organised, effective team player with high attention to detail, Able to adjust self-sufficiently and quickly to a highly dynamic work environment, Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary (including the ability to lift 25kg without assistance), Fluency in English
Nice to Have
preferably using Beckhoff PLCs, preferably using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS based systems, Experience with functional safety system design and implementation, Experience in testing environments, Experience with commissioning of new systems/facilties, Basic understanding of fluid systems, Norwegian and German can be helpful
What You'll Do.
maintain and improve PLC software for ground equipment
Design PLC hardware setups and PLC-related networks
Upgrade and adapt systems for smoother
safer and more efficient operations
Increase the automation level of our facilities
Perform risk analyses and design safety-critical electrical systems
Support test and launch campaigns
Support operations with trouble shooting and check-outs of ground systems and vehicle test harnessing
Ensure that our control systems run safely and reliably
Ensure our systems are adapted to the test and launch campaign needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
In close collaboration with the local operations team and our Control Systems team based in Germany; effective team player
Communication Scope
Fluency in English
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