PLC Safety Software Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

About the role

In our Wind Turbine Control team, we develop and continuously enhance the software that controls and automates our wind turbines. Our work combines advanced PLC software development with the challenge of ensuring reliable and safe turbine operation.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of our wind turbine control software while gaining the opportunity to specialize in safety-related software functions and functional safety.

Working closely with experienced engineers and international teams, you will help shape robust control solutions and further develop our safety software capabilities.

Your Tasks

• Develop, optimize, and enhance PLC-based control and automation software for wind turbines
• Contribute to the definition, review, and refinement of requirements for safety-related software functions
• Coordinate, review, and support the integration of safety-related software functions in close collaboration with internal teams and external development partners
• Support the definition of test and acceptance criteria and analyze software behavior and test results in cooperation with our validation teams
• Contribute to the verification and validation of control and safety software, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing and testing on wind turbines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate software issues, identify improvements, and ensure reliable system performance
• Actively contribute to the design and continuous improvement of software development processes, with a particular focus on functional safety
• Create and review technical documentation related to control and safety software development

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Computer Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of hands-on experience in PLC software development, preferably in industrial automation or control systems
• Good understanding of software development processes, control systems, and the interaction between software and hardware
• Experience in defining, analyzing, or reviewing software requirements is desirable
• Initial experience in safety-related software development or knowledge of functional safety standards and processes is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Strong interest in developing your expertise in functional safety and safety-related control systems
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented way of working, combined with a strong sense of quality and responsibility
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating in an international, cross-functional engineering environment

Your Benefits

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits – here’s a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture : Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Health : Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#OneCompany : Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

• Some offers may vary by location

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.