Die Zentis Holding GmbH hält und verwaltet Beteiligungen an Unternehmen und Gesellschaften im In- und Ausland. Darüber hinaus übernimmt sie übergeordnete Aufgaben und Dienstleistungen als Shared Service für die Unternehmen der Zentis Gruppe. Unsere Gesellschaften zählen insbesondere zu den führenden Herstellern von Fruchtzubereitungen für die weiterverarbeitende Milch-, Back- und Süßwarenindustrie. Daneben bieten die Unternehmen der Zentis Gruppe u. a. eine breite Produktpalette an Konfitüren, süßen Brotaufstrichen sowie Süßwaren für den Endverbraucherbereich sowie maßgeschneiderte Foodservice-Lösungen für die Gastronomie.
We are looking for a technically skilled PLC programmer (m/f/d) to support our two food production plants in the USA on-site. You will receive comprehensive training in our production technology at our main plant in Aachen, Germany, before relocating to Plymouth, IN / USA after approximately 12 months.
PLC Programmer / Electrical Engineer (m/f/d) – Automation & Process Control Technology
Training +/- 12 months in Aachen, Germany, followed by on-site employment in the USA
Aufgabengebiet:
- 12-month training period in our process engineering and production plant programming (PLC) in Germany
- Support process engineering projects from concept to implementation, with a focus on process design
- Programming and further development of control systems (mainly Siemens S7 / Allen-Bradley components), including troubleshooting
- Project management for the programming of our cooking, cooling, and filling systems, as well as auxiliary production facilities, including component and media supply
- adjustments to electrical drawings using EPLAN software to reflect design changes and project updates
- Development, optimization, and standardization of automation processes in food production
- Process optimization and realization of savings potential
- Close cooperation and coordination with the entire team of our Global Central Engineering, our production and quality assurance, and our technical maintenance
Ihr Profil:
- Completed vocational training or relevant professional experience in electrical or automation engineering – ideally supplemented by a technician or expert qualification (m/f/d), or alternatively a university degree in process or automation engineering
- Several years of professional experience in the food industry or in the technical supervision of batch-based process engineering production systems
- Solid expertise in PLC programming with Siemens S7 – ideally also experience with SCADA and MES systems, as well as modifying electrical schematics using EPLAN
- Very good command of English (written and spoken) is required; good German language skills are an advantage
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- High level of reliability and flexibility – combined with a structured, self-driven, and independent working style
- Readiness to travel to our Philadelphia / PA location on a regular basis, amounting to roughly 15–25% of annual working time
- Willingness to permanently relocate to the USA after approximately 12 months of training in Germany – including the ability to meet all U.S. visa requirements for entry and employment
We will support your training on site in Aachen and your transition to the USA in a professional and structured manner. This includes assistance with finding accommodation and guidance throughout the U.S. or European visa application process.
Vorteile & Benefits:
Leistungsgerechte Vergütung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Gesundheitsmanagement & Krankenzusatzversicherung
Beteiligung am Unternehmenserfolg
Mitarbeitervorteile und -rabatte
Günstige Mahlzeiten in der Betriebskantine
Betriebsärztlicher Dienst
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