Automation Software Engineer PLC

Who we are. What we do.

We are Bystronic - a global technology company passionate about shaping the future of industrial manufacturing. We want to work with people who support us in creating new possibilities for connected sustainable production worldwide. As a leading partner for solutions for sheet metal and material processing, we combine laser cutting technology, press brakes, automation, and software with innovative laser applications for new materials and processes.

For our R&D department at our headquarters in Niederönz, we are looking for a pragmatic and solution-oriented person as

In a nutshell

You will develop PLC software for highly configurable storage towers and intralogistics systems that connect directly to laser cutting cells, bending cells, and future autonomous material flow solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on automation development, learning modern industrial software technologies, and working closely with real machines and production systems.

What drives this department

Our team develops the foundation for intelligent material flow in sheet metal manufacturing. We build flexible systems that connect storage towers, machines, and transport solutions, including driverless transport vehicles. We combine traditional automation with modern software and connected device technologies to create smart, data-driven production environments.

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain PLC software for automated storage and intralogistics systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT
• Implement machine control for storage and intralogistics systems, according to interfaces to laser cutting cells, bending cells, and higher-level software systems
• Support the development of configurable and reusable software architectures for modular machine systems
• Participate in commissioning and testing activities in-house and occasionally at customer sites
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation workflows, machine sequences, and communication systems
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, HMI, and software engineers in interdisciplinary project teams
• Contribute to modern industrial connectivity solutions using technologies such as MQTT and OPC UA
• Support continuous improvements in software quality, diagnostics, and maintainability

Your education & experience

• You have a degree or technical education in electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field
• You bring experience in PLC software development, ideally with Beckhoff TwinCAT
• You have a good understanding of industrial communication systems such as EtherCAT, OPC UA, MQTT, or similar technologies
• You have a high interest in modern industrial automation and connected manufacturing systems
• You bring experience with Git or similar version control systems

What you need to succeed

• You are technically curious and enjoy learning new systems and technologies
• You work in a structured and solution-oriented manner
• You are comfortable taking ownership of technical tasks and driving them forward independently
• You communicate openly and collaborate well with colleagues from different disciplines
• You enjoy practical engineering work close to real machines and production systems
• You remain flexible and pragmatic in dynamic project environments
• You have good communication skills in both German and English, written and spoken