PLC Programmer

1 day ago

Ostrava, Moravskoslezský kraj, Czech Republic ABB Full time 40,000 - 80,000 per year

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This Position reports to:

Department Manager
 

PLC Programmer

Connect your career with ABB – a global company contributing to the transformation of society and industry towards a more productive and sustainable future.

We are looking for candidates for the position of PLC Programmer at the ABB Operational Center Europe, with branches in Ostrava, Plzeň, and Brno.

In this role, you will work on industrial automation projects in areas such as:

  • Energy, including green energy

  • Marine transportation

  • Mining and mineral processing

  • Pharmaceuticals and chemicals

Examples of real projects we've worked on:

  • Jansz-Io project – natural gas extraction using unique subsea power station technology enabling a lower carbon footprint

  • Northvolt project – battery production with an 80% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel-based manufacturing

  • Wonder of the Seas project – complete automation for the world's largest cruise ship

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation in Ostrava, Plzeň or Brno

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Programming control applications based on functional specifications

  • Function testing internally and with customers

  • Commissioning equipment at customer sites

  • Documenting project progress and creating technical documentation

Qualifications for the role

  • At least a high school education in electrical engineering

  • Experience in automation and PLC programming (we provide training for graduates)

  • English at a communicative level (collaboration with international customers and teams)

  • Willingness to travel – business trips within Europe

  • Independence and motivation to work in an international team

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

  • Flexible working hours 

  • Working hours of 7.5 hours/day 

  • Possibility of working from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution 

  • 25 days of vacation 

  • Annual financial bonus 

  • Annual salary review 

  • Meal allowance 

  • Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary) 

  • Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide 

  • MultiSport card 

  • Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences 

  • Reward for recommending a new employee, on work anniversaries, or upon retirement 

  • Company events (Christmas party, teambuilding, family days, and more) 

  • Assistance line – professional psychological counseling 

  • Extra leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents 

  • Office with good transport accessibility 

  • Company parking for employees commuting from outside Ostrava 

  • Possibility to take yoga classes directly at the workplace 

  • Table football and darts directly at the workplace 

  • Accident insurance 

  • Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials 

  • Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, etc.) 

A Future Opportunity
Please note that this position is part of our talent pipeline and not an active job opening at this time. By applying, you express your interest in future career opportunities with ABB.

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