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KION Group · Heusenstamm, Germany

# R&D Controls Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Heusenstamm, Germany Full-time Software Engineering 

Listed on KION Group’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on KION Group’s careers site →](https://kiongroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/KIONGroup/job/Heusenstamm-Germany/R-D-Controls-Software-Engineer--m-f-d-_JR-0097661-1)

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## Job description

The CTO Product Development team supporting IAS seeks to hire an R&D Controls Software Engineer(m/w/d). Responsibilities are development, support, and delivery of control software for automated systems and material handling products.

### We offer

Benefits of an International MDax Group (KION Group) Plenty of room for creativity in a rapidly growing company Flexible and mobile working Individual support and development Employee discounts Tasks and Qualifications: What You Will do in This Role: Analyze customer requirements, user stories, and project specifications to define software and controls solutions. Design, develop, test, and optimize PLC and control system software for industrial automation applications.

Execute functional, integration, stability, and scalability testing to ensure product reliability and performance. Troubleshoot and resolve software, controls, networking, and system integration issues identified internally or by customers. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product development, and field teams throughout the product lifecycle. Create and maintain technical documentation, including software architecture, system design, and user guidance.

Provide technical expertise and support to engineering teams, field resources, and business partners. Mentor and support junior engineers in software engineering principles, controls development, and PLC programming practices. Utilize diagnostic, simulation, and network analysis tools to validate system performance and identify root causes. Ensure software quality, maintainability, and compliance with engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.

### What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years of experience in controls software engineering. Experience working within a team environment and ability to take a lead role in controls system development, and support. Experience in PLC programming with a software focus, specifically in Siemens or Rockwell, is required. Experience with at least one high-level programming language (C#, or Python). Experience developing and maintaining unit and integration tests.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 4 days
- Location: Heusenstamm, Germany
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on KION Group’s careers site →](https://kiongroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/KIONGroup/job/Heusenstamm-Germany/R-D-Controls-Software-Engineer--m-f-d-_JR-0097661-1)

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