Europe & UK · Full-time (40 h/week), permanent · Start: immediately · Travel up to 75–80 %
For a long-term assignment with one of the world's leading providers of automated intralogistics systems, we are looking for a Controls Commissioning Engineer (m/f/d) to join Neilsoft full-time as soon as possible. You will bring automated storage and retrieval systems, high-speed conveyors and sorters to life – from validating PLC software in simulation to live tuning and handover on customer sites across the UK and Europe. You report to our Head of Engineering.
Our office in Munich is part of the Neilsoft Group and our central hub for the DACH region. From here we serve clients in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and continuously expand our presence in this market.
Headquartered in Pune, India, Neilsoft is an international provider of engineering services and solutions. With more than 1,600 employees, we help clients in construction, process industries and manufacturing increase project efficiency, integrate technological innovation and drive their digital transformation. By combining domain, platform and technology expertise, we deliver outstanding value and high quality. More than 30 years of international experience in managing multidisciplinary projects make us a reliable, globally connected partner.
What you'll do
- Review electrical schematics, network architectures and functional design specifications (FDS) and flag controls issues early in design reviews
- Act as the link between the client and Neilsoft's engineering team in India: clarify requirements, hand over work packages, steer progress and review deliverables before they go to the client
- Validate, debug and modify PLC and HMI applications using emulation tools before site deployment
- Configure and commission industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i, EtherNet/IP), perform I/O and loop checks and parametrise drives
- Download, test and tune PLC code on site and integrate controls with warehouse management and execution systems (WMS/WES)
- Implement and validate safety PLC logic in line with EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 and support CE/UKCA compliance
- Resolve snags, train the end user's operations and maintenance teams and produce red-line drawings, backups and sign-off documentation
What you bring
- Degree (Bachelor or equivalent, e.g. HNC/HND, Techniker) in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or Robotics
- Proven experience programming and debugging Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000
- Experience configuring HMI/SCADA systems (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk View) and drives (SEW, Siemens, Rockwell)
- Ability to read complex electrical diagrams (EPLAN, AutoCAD)
- German at C1 level or higher and English at B2 level or higher
- High willingness to travel (up to 75–80 %), flexibility with shift patterns, a valid EU/UK driving licence and passport
Nice to have
- Experience in intralogistics, distribution centres, baggage handling or high-speed manufacturing
- Knowledge of shuttle-based storage systems
- Additional European languages (French, Spanish)
What we offer
- Permanent contract (6-month probation period)
- A long-term assignment on world-class automation projects
- Exposure to state-of-the-art intralogistics technology across Europe
- An international network of more than 1,600 engineering colleagues
- Competitive compensation and structured development opportunities
- 30 days of annual leave based on a 40-hour week
- Flexitime and mobile working by arrangement
- Laptop for flexible working
- Monthly €50 benefit in kind of your choice – e.g. for your public transport ticket, JobRad bike leasing, EGYM Wellpass, gym membership or fuel vouchers
Sounds like you?
Send us your CV – ideally with your earliest start date and salary expectations – to karriere.dach@neilsoft.com. No lengthy cover letter needed; a few lines on why this role appeals to you are welcome.
We welcome applications from all people regardless of gender (m/f/d), origin, age, religion, disability or sexual identity.
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