Automation Engineer - Beckhoff TwinCAT - USA
Role summary
Seeking an Automation Engineer with Beckhoff TwinCAT expertise to develop and implement software for plant control systems. This role involves designing reusable framework libraries, improving existing frameworks for stability and scalability, and documenting development standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to build the PLC programming business in the USA from scratch, with potential future leadership of a development team. Candidates must have American or German citizenship and be willing to relocate to New England for a few years. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or automation technology, along with at least 5 years of PLC programming experience, is required.
Automation Engineer – Beckhoff TwinCAT
Your adventure between Germany & the USA
Do you feel like doing more than just a “job” and prefer to take new paths instead of the well-trodden ones?
We are looking for someone whose heart beats not only for automation technology, but also for adventure and challenges.
This is what awaits you:
- You will not only develop software for plant control and put it into operation but also help us build up the PLC programming business in the USA from scratch.
- You are responsible for designing and developing reusable framework libraries for use across diverse customer projects
- You will work on improving and maintaining our existing frameworks to ensure stability, performance, and scalability
- This also includes documenting architectural decisions and defining development standards for effective use of the framework
- You will improve code quality and maintainability by applying modern software engineering principles and tools
- You will keep yourself informed about new trends and technologies in the fields of automation and software engineering
- In the future, you will have the opportunity to build and lead your own development team.
This job posting is for candidates who have American or German citizenship.
Your profile:
- Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or automation technology
- At least
5 years
of experience in PLC programming with
Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Desire for new things, international projects, and personal responsibility
- Very good English skills
- Adventurous spirit and willingness to pack your bags for a few years
Why you should start with us:
- A real adventure: from Germany to New England
- Lots of freedom, responsibility, and the chance to build something from scratch
- An employer who stands behind you – whether in Germany or the USA
- Exciting projects that help you grow professionally and personally
Sounds like your adventure?
Then get in touch with us – whether with a classic resume or simply with a short message explaining why you want to become our adventurer.