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In this role, you will develop modular control software using Beckhoff TwinCAT and integrate various systems into a central Smart Home platform for automated residential solutions.
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Your role in the team
- PLC Programmer Smart Home (f/m/x) Because modern homes need more than great technology. They need intelligent systems that reliably integrate comfort, energy efficiency, and building services.
- At ELK, we are developing a central smart home platform that connects Beckhoff controllers with KNX, DALI, SMI, sensors, and modern software solutions.
- As a Smart Home PLC Programmer (f/m/x), you’ll develop this platform from the initial idea through to a production-ready product.
- You bring together automation technology, software development, and smart home technology to create a solution that will be used in thousands of homes in the future.
- If you want to do more than just program systems and actively help shape the digital home of tomorrow: welcome to ELK.
- Develop control software: You develop modular software for lighting, shading, heating, cooling, and more using Beckhoff TwinCAT and IEC 61131-3.
- Connecting systems: You integrate KNX, DALI, SMI, sensors, and other field systems into a central, scalable smart home platform.
- Connect PLCs and software: Use MQTT and Home Assistant to connect the control system to visualization and mobile applications.
- Designing software: Modular structures, clear interfaces, version control, and thorough documentation are all part of sustainable development for you.
- Strong collaboration: You work closely with electrical engineering, product development, production, external partners, and suppliers, and contribute your own ideas.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Technical background: You come from PLC/automation engineering, the smart home/KNX sector, or software development and want to expand your expertise at the interfaces between these fields.
- Software knowledge: You’re familiar with modular software development and object-oriented concepts, or you’re eager to learn about them.
- Solution-oriented & independent: You enjoy understanding technical concepts in detail, work autonomously, and find pragmatic solutions.
- Team & Communication: You enjoy working across disciplines, contribute your own ideas, and have excellent German skills as well as good technical English.
- Mobility: Your workplace can be in either Vienna or Schrems, and you are willing to travel approximately 15% of the time.
Experience
- PLC & Smart Home: Ideally, you have experience with TwinCAT, Structured Text, IEC 61131-3, KNX, DALI, SMI, MQTT, or Home Assistant.
What we offer
- Hands-on technology: You’ll work at the intersection of software development, automation engineering, electronics, and real-world buildings.
- Variety instead of routine: From PLC programming and system integration to smart home technology, testing, and commissioning, you can expect a diverse technical environment.
- Strong collaboration: You work closely with specialists in electrical engineering, software, product development, and production, as well as with technology partners.
- Attractive benefits: Flexible working arrangements, working from home, professional development opportunities, attractive discounts on home construction, discounts from partner companies, and other benefits await you.
- Performance-based compensation: For this position, we offer a gross annual salary starting at €50,000. Depending on your qualifications and experience, a higher salary may be offered.
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About your employer
Wien, Schrems
The ELK Fertighaus GmbH is the market leader in Austria and has more than 40 years of experience in the construction of prefabricated homes. More than 40,000 satisfied customers already live in a home built by this venerable company.
- 250+ Employees
- 1959
- Established Company
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Construction, Real Estate, Building Services
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