PLC Programmer

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Summary

Location

Groot-Ammers, Netherlands

Salary

€3,200 - €5,500/month

Work

Full-time

Key Benefits
Non-contributory Pension
35 Vacation Days
Travel Allowance
Professional Development

About this Job

Our client is an innovative technology company operating in the energy sector, focused on developing and commercializing advanced solutions that improve efficiency and sustainability. Since its founding in 2009, the organization has built a strong reputation for solving complex technical challenges through engineering excellence and innovation. To strengthen their team in Schoonhoven, they are looking for a PLC Software Engineer who wants to contribute to cutting-edge automation projects.

The roleAs a PLC Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, programming, and validating PLC software for industrial automation systems. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design reliable and efficient control solutions that support innovative energy applications. This role offers a strong combination of hands-on engineering, R&D involvement, and collaboration within a highly technical environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and program PLC software for industrial automation systems

  • Test and validate PLC software to ensure reliability and performance

  • Create and maintain technical documentation

  • Collaborate with colleagues on code reviews and improvements

  • Design, adapt, and optimize PLC applications using engineering principles

  • Participate in R&D activities, prototyping, and technical reporting

  • Integrate reliability analysis into software design and testing

  • Work with internal tools for drawings and document control

What we’re looking for

  • Ideally muiltiple years experience withPLC software for industrial automation systems

  • A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work in a dynamic and evolving technical environment

  • Basic experience with industrial software development, HW/SW interfacing, testing, and debugging

  • Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages or willingness to learn

  • Strong communication skills in English

  • A collaborative mindset and proactive attitude

  • Passion for software development and practical engineering solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience with mechatronics (software control of mechanical systems)

  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (ModBUS, CANbus, ProfiBUS, OPC UA)

  • Experience with PLC environments such as CodeSys, PLCnext, or Siemens S7 (±2 years is a plus)

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams

  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git, SVN, Mercurial)

  • Basic programming skills in Python or shell scripting

What’s on offer

  • Salary between €3,200 and €5,500 gross per month

  • Travel allowance and non-contributory pension scheme

  • 35 vacation days per year

  • A highly dynamic and technically challenging work environment

  • Strong focus on training and professional development

  • A collaborative team building innovative solutions in the energy sector

Important Candidates must already live in the Netherlands A valid work permit for the Netherlands is required

Location Schoonhoven, the Netherlands

Interested? Apply directly or get in touch for more information: Jan Andries Stam ? 020 614 27 11 (also available via WhatsApp)

About the Company

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