As a Software Engineer – Industrial Automation, you will be responsible for developing, configuring, and implementing advanced software solutions for industrial systems. You will translate functional designs into reliable control systems and play a key role in the successful commissioning of machines, both nationally and internationally.
This role combines deep technical expertise, project ownership, and hands-on commissioning experience within a dynamic industrial automation environment.
Develop, configure, and implement software based on functional designs
Translate system requirements into reliable and efficient control systems
Commission machines on-site, both domestically and internationally
Contribute proactively to the development of control systems, data collection, and data processing solutions
Integrate PLC systems with HMI, SCADA, and industrial networks
Plan, monitor, and manage project progress to ensure delivery within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets
Provide technical support, including participation in a rotating on-call service
HBO (Bachelor-level) working and thinking level
Several years of experience as a Software Engineer within industrial automation
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal
Experience with Allen Bradley and SEW MoviTools/MoviSuite is a plus
Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning projects
Willingness to participate in an on-call support rotation
Siemens TIA Portal (STEP 7 – S7-1200 / S7-1500)
PLC programming (LAD, FBD, SCL/STL)
WinCC (HMI development)
Industrial control system design
Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)
SEW MoviTools / MoviSuite
Experience with motion control systems and servo drives
VFD configuration and drive systems
PROFINET
PROFIBUS
EtherNet/IP
Modbus (TCP/RTU)
OPC UA
HMI configuration and visualization
SCADA systems
Data acquisition and logging
Basic knowledge of SQL or industrial data systems is a plus
Experience with machine commissioning
Ability to read electrical schematics (e.g., EPLAN)
Understanding of safety PLC concepts
Structured Text (SCL) programming
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