Automation Software Engineer – Bavaria Germany

Software Engineer – Automation & Machine Building

Join a cutting-edge innovation center in the semiconductor industry where software meets real-world automation. At this Bavarian R&D site, engineers are empowered to build and test directly on €3M machines—shaping the future of automated systems through low-level programming and hands-on development.

The Opportunity

As an Automation Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and programming control software that moves materials and drives precision operations. You’ll work closely with hardware and electrical teams, taking ownership of complete control flows and building adaptable, high-performance machine logic.

Your Toolkit

• C/C++ and PLC programming (Structured Text, Beckhoff TwinCAT)
• Experience with automation, fieldbus systems (EtherCAT), real-time Windows platforms
• Interest in hands-on engineering: testing your code directly on the machine
• Affinity for hardware interfaces, sensors, actuators, and system integration

What Sets This Apart

• Direct access to machines—test, break, and optimize your code live
• Flat structure and trust-based working hours (output matters more than time logged)
• English-speaking team with international collaboration
• Prototyping mindset: build it, refine it, then hand it off to scale

Location

Southern Bavaria – a scenic, strategically located town close to Chiemsee and the Alps. Enjoy nature, community, and fewer traffic jams than Munich.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus, employee share program, subsidized canteen
• Flexible working hours, two days remote possible
• Modern, open company culture with real team spirit