PLC Software Engineer

The Business Unit Food Processing and Packaging offers leading processing technology for the poultry, meat, fish, vegetarian and meat-replacement markets. Our portfolio contains - either stand-alone or complete automated lines, which can be integrated with freezing and packaging solutions. Within our Division Food & Health Technologies we are looking for a PLC Software Engineer. The location for this position will be our machine manufacturing plant Bakel in the Netherlands which is part of the Business Unit Food Processing and Packaging.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As a PLC Software Engineer, you are responsible for the design and realization of the software for our single machines, complete production lines, lifecycle development.

Tasks:

• Developing and Programming of software on your own and as part of a team depending on the size of the project.

• Developing standard and customer specific applications and install these globally at our customers.

• Support other GEA colleagues globally via remote support.

• Training customers on our machines and software applications.

• Translating a customer request to a workable software solution.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Self-supportive, result driven, team player.

• Willingness to travel globally (10 to 20%).

• Fluent in English, spoken and written.

• Experience within similar function is preferred.

• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 and Structured Text is a preferred.

• Knowledge of Rockwell is preferred.

• Knowledge of B&R PLC’s is preferred.

• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming software (Java)is preferred.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salary and 8% holiday payment.

• Travel allowance.

• 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days based on full-time employment.

• Participation pension fund (PMT).

• Possibility of collective health insurance.

• Possibility of working from home.

• Compensation for your sports subscription.

What happens once your application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

One of our TA Partners will review and verify if your application meets the qualifications of the role.

If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.

Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.

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