PLC Software Engineer
- Location
- Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
• Role & Company / Project Overview Bright Renewables (part of HoSt Group Bioenergy Systems) is seeking a PLC Software Engineer to build the software behind real-world renewable energy installations. In this role, your PLC software doesn't stay behind a desk; you will see it come to life in complex industrial installations for renewable gas and CO2 technologies. You will be involved in the complete automation lifecycle—from software design and programming to testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization. You will have the opportunity to contribute to technical decisions, help shape automation standards, and work alongside experienced colleagues as part of an international software engineering team of around 10 engineers collaborating across the Netherlands, Latvia, and Poland. • Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties - Designing, programming, testing, and commissioning PLC and SCADA control systems. - Developing control software for gas upgrading, CO2 liquefaction, and other renewable energy technologies. - Taking ownership of your software from engineering through commissioning. - Testing and troubleshooting software during commissioning and operation. - Analyzing and resolving software and control-related issues in existing installations. - Implementing software updates and optimizations. - Supporting Service Engineers with more complex automation and software questions. - Contributing to software standards, templates, and automation concepts. - Working closely with Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Process Engineers, and other technical disciplines. - Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues within the engineering team. • Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience - A completed technical education in automation, mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. - Several years of experience in PLC/SCADA engineering within an industrial environment. - Hands-on experience in PLC programming, ideally with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, combined with knowledge of WinCC SCADA, industrial communication networks, and remote access solutions. - Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting industrial installations. - A good understanding of automation architectures and industrial control systems. - Good command of English, both spoken and written. - Knowledge of OT security is a plus. • Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details - Location: Enschede / Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands. - Work schedule: Option to work 32 or 40 hours per week. - Flexible starting times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. - Ample opportunities to work from home. - Includes regular international travel to visit offices and project sites across the Netherlands, Poland, Latvia, and beyond. • Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary based on experience and technical background. - One-time €250 allowance to set up your home office. - Attractive annual profit-sharing scheme for employees with at least 12 months of service. - Excellent pension scheme. - 8% annual holiday allowance. - Commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometer, in accordance with employment conditions. - Bike lease program and rewards for cycling to work. - Modern, sustainably built working environment. • Application Instructions Submit your CV and motivation letter through the application portal. Feedback regarding interview invitation is provided within 14 days.