Software Development Engineer – Automation & Mechatronics (all gender)

ALTEN; Innsbruck; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate benefits

Many events

Permanent employment contract

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Software Development Engineer – Automation & Mechatronics to join its growing team in Austria. You will develop software for automation and mechatronic systems, design and optimize control software with MATLAB/Simulink, and implement PLC-based automation solutions in an industrial setting.

You will collaborate with engineers and automation specialists, support projects through the full development lifecycle, perform testing and validation, and create documentation to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong software development skills in an industrial/automation environment.
• Excellent knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with PLC programming and automation systems.
• Strong analytical, structured, solution-oriented approach and teamwork.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software solutions for automation and mechatronic systems.
• Design, program, and optimize control software with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain PLC-based automation systems.
• Create and validate control algorithms for industrial applications.
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators and mechatronic components.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams across the development lifecycle.
• Support projects from concept to implementation, including testing and QA.

Job description

Software Development Engineer – Automation & Mechatronics (all gender)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.

As one of the world's leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment.

More than 50,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology and railway technology.

YOU...

• develop and implement software solutions for automation and mechatronic systems
• design, program, and optimize control software with a strong focus on MATLAB/Simulink
• develop, integrate, and maintain PLC-based automation systems
• create and validate control algorithms and automation functions for industrial applications
• integrate software with sensors, actuators, and mechatronic components
• analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize existing software and automation solutions
• collaborate closely with engineers, automation specialists, and cross-functional development teams
• support projects throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept to implementation
• perform testing, validation, and quality assurance activities to ensure reliable system performance
• create and maintain technical documentation and development specifications

YOU...

• have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• have approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in software development or automation engineering
• possess strong software development skills, ideally within an industrial or automation environment
• have very good knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink
• have practical experience with PLC programming and automation systems
• have a solid understanding of mechatronic systems and control engineering
• are familiar with software testing, debugging, and validation processes
• enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating with technical stakeholders
• have a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working
• have good English communication skills, both written and spoken

Salary starting at €3,800 gross per month (based on 38.5 hours/week), with a clear willingness to offer a higher salary depending on qualifications and professional experience.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Do you have any questions?

Then contact me: Maja Kujundzic ([phone]).

Work life balance

flexible working hours and mobile working possible

...and of course we offer the usual standards such as many events, permanent employment contract and corporate benefits.