Safety Entwickler (Mensch)

Metzingen / Riederich. Posted a month ago

The role

This person will develop, test, and debug safety-related control logic using PLC programming. They will integrate industrial communication and safety networks and support robot integration.

What you will do

Develop, test, and debug safety-related control logic using PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3
Implement and commission industrial communication and safety networks
Support robot integration using coordinate systems, Tool Center Point (TCP), and joint/Cartesian movement concepts
Commission, debug, and validate machine safety functions according to ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and IEC 61508
Use Python, C++, and Git within cross-functional automation and robotics teams

Required qualifications

Completed or ongoing degree in Automation Technology, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
Practical experience with PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3 (ST, LD, FBD) on at least one automation platform
Ability to develop, test, and debug safety-related control logic
Understanding of industrial communication and safety networks (EtherCAT, PROFINET, FSoE, PROFIsafe, CIP Safety)
Understanding of I/O systems, fieldbus communication, sensors/actuators and motion control/servo drives
Basic understanding of coordinate systems, Tool Center Point (TCP) and joint/Cartesian movements
Proficient use of Python for scripting, testing, automation or data analysis
Experience with version control systems such as Git

Nice to have

Knowledge of robot kinematics and dynamics
Experience with industrial or collaborative robots
C++ knowledge
Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508)
Experience in commissioning, debugging and validation of machine safety functions
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving competence
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with good communication and documentation skills

About the company

The Systems Engineering department transforms market requirements into safe, certifiable, and competitive solutions and architectures. Their mission is to enable seamless human-robot collaboration.