PLC Software Engineer - The Netherlands Abroad
Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands – Mid full-time permanent.
Ready to build the software behind real-world renewable energy installations? At Bright Renewables, your PLC software doesn’t stay behind a desk. You’ll see it come to life in complex industrial installations for renewable gas and CO2 technologies. As a PLC Software Engineer, you’ll be involved in the complete automation lifecycle – from software design and programming to testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to technical decisions, help shape our automation standards, and work alongside experienced colleagues as part of an international software engineering team of around 10 engineers. Together, you’ll collaborate across the Netherlands, Latvia, and Poland to develop and deliver reliable, innovative automation solutions.
Why this role? You’ll get the opportunity to: Own your solutions – contribute to software solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design and programming to testing and commissioning; Work on real installations – solve automation challenges in complex renewable energy plants; Have technical influence – contribute to software standards, templates, concepts, and ways of working, within a team that values collaboration and embraces innovative ideas from everyone; Keep developing – work alongside experienced Electrical and Software Engineers and continue building your technical expertise; Work internationally – collaborate with colleagues and project teams in the Netherlands, Poland, Latvia and beyond, including regular international travel to visit our offices and project sites; Choose what works for you – work 32 or 40 hours per week, with flexible starting times and opportunities to work from home; Make an impact – use your automation expertise in technologies that contribute directly to the energy transition.
What will you do? As a PLC Software Engineer, you design, develop, test, and commission PLC and SCADA control systems for technologies such as gas upgrading and CO2 liquefaction. You report directly to the Manager E&I and Software and work closely with Electrical Engineers, Process Engineers and fellow Software Engineers. Depending on your experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to take more technical ownership, contribute to software concepts and standards, and support colleagues with complex automation challenges.
Designing, programming, testing, and commissioning PLC and SCADA 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, and other technical disciplines
Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues within the engineering team
What do you bring? We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to take responsibility for their own engineering work. Ideally, you have:
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
What’s in it for you? You can expect:
A competitive salary based on your experience and technical background
The option to work 32 or 40 hours per week
Flexible starting times between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Ample opportunities to work from home, including a one-time €250 allowance to set up your home office
An attractive annual profit-sharing scheme for employees with at least 12 months of service
An excellent pension scheme
8% annual holiday allowance
A commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometer, in accordance with our employment conditions
A high level of autonomy and responsibility
Plenty of opportunities for technical and professional development
An international engineering environment with both experienced professionals and engineers earlier in their careers
The opportunity to work with renewable energy technologies and contribute directly to the energy transition
A bike lease program and re
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