Programmer - Maintenance Department
About the job
- A technical higher-education degree is required; preferred fields are automation and robotics, mechanics and machine construction, mechatronics, or electrical engineering.
- At least two years of experience as a PLC programmer using Siemens TIA Portal, preferably in a manufacturing company.
- Ability to program industrial robots; experience with KUKA robots is preferred.
- Ability to solve technical problems.
- Knowledge of automation, mechanics, electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to read technical documentation.
- SEP qualifications up to 1 kV.
- Communicative English proficiency at B2 level.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Program and operate Siemens S7-300, S7-1200, and S7-1500 PLC controllers.
- Analyze, diagnose, and modify Siemens and Beckhoff PLC programs.
- Implement program changes at production workstations and lines.
- Supervise software for assigned machines and production lines.
- Analyze and monitor the condition of automation equipment.
- Participate in diagnosing and repairing control-system failures.
- Work with automation and electrical teams to resolve failures.
- Participate in modernizing and improving operating equipment.
- Program and configure industrial automation systems.
- Work with Siemens Sinamics drives.
- Collaborate on modernization projects.
- Provide technical support during equipment commissioning and handover to operation.
- Experience programming PLCs in a manufacturing company.
- Experience programming KUKA industrial robots.
About the company
Kronospan Express is an online portal for architects and specification professionals worldwide, offering a broad selection of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design, and exterior surfaces. The platform provides product information, samples, and support to answer aesthetic or durability questions, helping designers specify Kronospan materials in projects. Its products are distributed via a global range of decors and surface finishes, with a focus on contemporary and future-oriented architectural panels. The platform differentiates itself by serving professionals at a global scale with a unified decor range, easy access to samples and technical information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in surface materials. The company’s goal is to meet the evolving needs of designers, architects, and craftsmen while generating revenue through the sale of its wood-based panel products and related offerings.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$160.6M
Headquarters
Jičín, Czechia
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The EIB committed €146 million on March 18, 2026 for solar and EVs.
- Kronospan bought Hexion’s La Grande plant and Sebeș sawmill in late 2025.
- Its June 2026 Carrefour du Bois showcase kept the brand visible with specifiers and designers.
What critics are saying
- Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a Veliko Tarnovo shutdown order, February 2026.
- Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged toxic-emissions concealment, September 2026.
- If environmental enforcement spreads, plant disruptions can cascade into contract losses and layoffs.
What makes Kronospan unique
- Kronospan pairs panel production with resins and surfaces after Nordalim, 2025.
- Its global decor platform standardizes finishes for architects across furniture and interiors.
- Kronospan sells technically advanced boards using recycled wood, residue, and low-grade roundwood.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Performance Bonus
- Meal Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation