Control Engineer

Vertiv; Udine; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Italy is seeking an Embedded PLC Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for control systems in thermal engineering machinery. You will translate requirements into robust PLC code and documentation, collaborating with controls engineers to deliver releases.

You will design PLC programs, run tests in lab and field, perform code reviews, and prepare training materials for maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of project experience with controls and automation equipment (development, programming, debugging, support).
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 standards and familiarity with other languages (C/C++, C#, Javascript, Python, HTML).
• Experience troubleshooting control systems and conducting software reviews.

Responsibilities

• Translate software and hardware requirements into robust PLC programs and document them.
• Design, develop and implement PLC software that meets given requirements.
• Perform prototyping, testing, code reviews and field validation.
• Deliver training and product handover to Academy, Engineering and Service teams.

Skills

Good English

Team player

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem solver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Automation Engineering

Tools

Git

GitHub

Perforce

Job description

Role Statement

Responsible for working along the entire Embedded PLC Software Life-cycle, which is used to control complex thermal engineering machinery for Application SW complex projects.

• Translates software and hardware requirements into concise and robust programming code and document it, working as team player with other Controls Engineers to deliver working software releases.
• Provides solid configuration management to each part of the project and act according to release plans
• Provides support to all areas of the company that requires it, such as Sales, Offering, System Engineering, Procurement, Operation and Service.

Key Duties

Development of New Software

• Translate high level application requirements into Software Specifications, producing the related deliverables (documentation, Scope of Operations, test plans).
• Design, develop and implement PLC programs and applications that respond to given requirements.
• Perform prototyping, application tests and code reviews to ensure product quality.
• Validate the released software attending tests in Lab and in the field, reporting bugs and proposing possible improvements
• Deliver training and product handover to relevant stakeholders – Academy, Application Engineering and Service

Software Life-Cycle Maintenance

• Maintain existing software baselines, perform debugging, testing, code improvement and re-designing tasks, including the configuration management process
• Review hardware and components evolution and phase‑in/phase‑out, adapting and redesigning according to the need.
• Collaborate with Service and Quality teams to optimize products and ensure products stay up-to-date and continue to satisfy customer needs.
• Coordinate troubleshooting of high-level PLC issues, with development teams and appropriate methodology.
• Prepare training documents for maintenance and production teams, explaining the operation and troubleshooting of complex control systems.

Job Requirements

Software

• Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications
• Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems
• Technical writing including Software Sequence of Operation (SOO)
• Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Systems Engineering or Customers to ensure proper implementation of features

General

• Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence
• Provide timely and detailed status updates
• Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment

Preferred Competences

Minimum Experience/Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant project experience working with controls and automation equipment related to development, programming, debugging, as well as support and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Programming Logic Controllers according to IEC 61131-3 standards or similar.
• Ideally, good knowledge of other programming and scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Javascript, Python, HTML), even academic.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues

General Skills/Qualifications

• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
• Knowledge of software version-control systems (Git, GitHub, perforce) is nice to have
• Good English written and oral communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely