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Software Engineer

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Diogo Teixeira

Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm

Job summary:

Tasks: PLC & SCADA software engineering for industrial automation systems

Projects: Industrial automation projects across water, food, chemicals, manufacturing and sustainable infrastructure

Company: Engineering and technology company delivering electrical and automation solutions for industrial environments

Main requirements: Experience with PLC/SCADA programming, preferably Siemens, Schneider or similar platforms

Your opportunity

In your role as a Software Engineer, you will develop and implement control software for a wide range of electrical installations within industrial automation. You will translate functional and customer requirements into practical technical solutions within PLC and SCADA environments, working closely with fellow engineers and clients.

Your involvement will cover the process from software development and testing at the office through to commissioning on-site. This gives you the opportunity to see your solutions come to life and contribute directly to safe, efficient and sustainable industrial processes.

What you will do

  • Translating customer and functional requirements into concrete control solutions
  • Developing and testing PLC and SCADA software, including Siemens and Schneider platforms
  • Performing functional testing at the office and on-site
  • Commissioning software on location together with clients and your project team
  • Working closely with fellow software engineers and other technical disciplines
  • Contributing to the development and improvement of internal standards and engineering tools
  • Keeping your technical knowledge up-to-date and sharing your expertise within the team

Where you will work

You will join an established engineering organization that develops electrical and automation solutions for industrial and infrastructure projects. The projects cover a broad range of sectors, including water treatment, food, chemicals, manufacturing, geothermal energy and sustainable industrial facilities. Projects will combine office-based software engineering with practical testing and commissioning, giving you direct involvement from the initial requirements through to a working installation.

What you already have

  • A completed HBO degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or a comparable technical discipline
  • Experience with PLC and SCADA programming
  • Knowledge of Siemens, Schneider or similar automation platforms
  • An analytical and structured approach to solving technical problems
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a project team
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for testing and commissioning activities

Your benefits

  • More time to enjoy life: 38 paid holidays every year.
  • Extra support for sustainable living: Sustainable Life & Work Bonus.
  • Business travel covered: Insurance included whenever you travel for work.
  • We pay the journey: Interview and commuting costs are reimbursed.
  • Expand your network: Meet professionals from across the Dutch maritime industry at exclusive events.
  • Moving to the Netherlands? We'll help you find housing and complete your registration.

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