Software Engineer

Kesla Oyj; Joensuu; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kesla Oyj is seeking a Software Engineer for a permanent position to work within the product development team on the control experience of our machines. The role involves designing and implementing control systems for material handling machinery, including UI development, testing, and ongoing software maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a higher education degree in programming, with experience in low‑level PLC programming (CODESYS ST).

Qualifications

• Degree in a programming‑focused field is expected.
• PLC programming at low level is part of the role.
• Experience in a team setting is important.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for material handling machinery.
• Develop UI and coding for control experiences, plus testing and maintenance.
• Hands‑on tasks such as building, installing, and testing prototype equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Low‑level coding

Teamwork

Education

Higher education degree in programming

Tools

CODESYS ST

CANopen

J1939

Job description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our proud team for a permanent position. You will work as part of our product development team, coding the control experience of our products to the ”next level”.

What is the ”positively proud Kesla team member” we are looking for? You likely have a higher education degree that includes a strong focus on programming. Low-level/hardware-oriented programming (PLC) is done using CODESYS ST. A basic understanding of parallel functions, such as electricity, hydraulics, or mechanics, is beneficial for the role. Knowledge of CANopen or J1939 is considered an additional plus. You have several years of work experience.

Your responsibilities include the design and implementation of control systems for our material handling machinery, ranging from user interface design and coding to practical installations, testing, and software maintenance. The work is not just typing code; it also includes plenty of hands‑on tasks, such as building, installing, and testing prototype equipment on actual machines. The work is done in expert teams, so good teamwork skills are essential.

Salary: 4.000-4.500€/month depending on expertise and previous work experience.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other Salary: 4.000-4.500€/month depending on expertise and previous work experience

Working time: Daytime work

Number of positions: 1

Kesla Oyj is a smoke‑free workplace.

Osaamisalue: IT & tietoliikenne