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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Service Level Three Engineer for Control Software - **Company:** ZEISS Group - **Location:** Ulm, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Ethernet, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Profibus, Rslogix, OPC Unified Architecture, System Software, Tia Portal, SIMOTION - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de6320104a6d67fd970b7f9e2bc50690ce ## About the Role * Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or a comparable field * Several years of experience in the development or service of control and automation technology using Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal * Experience in programming, commissioning, parameterization and diagnostics of drive systems (Siemens SINUMERIK / SIMOTION / SINAMICS) * Expertise in Siemens HMI, OPC UA and SCADA * In-depth knowledge of troubleshooting, analyzing and optimizing complex PLC applications * Experience in programming and commissioning B&R or Beckhoff control systems would be an advantage * Confident in working with electrical schematics, fieldbus systems (PROFINET, PROFIBUS and Industrial Ethernet) as well as machine safety and safety systems * Comprehensive understanding of mechatronic systems combined with strong integration and commissioning expertise * Practical experience with agile working methods, particularly backlogs and sprints * Strong communication skills as well as expertise in knowledge development and training technical users * Intercultural competence, strong teamwork skills and assertiveness * Independent, solution-oriented and customer-focused approach to work * Good written and spoken German and English * Willingness to travel occasionally ## Description * Provide technical support for special-purpose and measurement machines, with a focus on software and control technology, at the Oberkochen site * Perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analyses on PLC, HMI and drive systems and develop sustainable technical solutions to ensure equipment availability * Restore machine operability following malfunctions or system failures, including structured analysis, targeted troubleshooting and controlled recommissioning * Program, optimize and maintain PLC software using Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal, including version and change management * Configure, commission and diagnose Siemens drive systems (SINAMICS, SIMOTION, SINUMERIK) as well as systems from other manufacturers * Advise development projects, internal specialist departments and other stakeholders on the evaluation, selection and implementation of technical solutions, with particular consideration of maintainability and long-term equipment availability * Conduct release and acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) * Create and maintain technical documentation and work instructions * Train employees and ensure effective knowledge transfer between development teams and equipment operators * Manage issues and incidents ## About ZEISS Group ZEISS is technology, optics and innovation. 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