Controls Development Engineer

Vertiv; Piove di Sacco; In loco; EUR 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vertiv in Piove di Sacco, Italy, seeks a Controls Development Engineer to join a team that designs and maintains embedded PLC software for complex thermal systems.

You will translate requirements into robust PLC programs, participate in the full software life cycle, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Service to deliver reliable releases.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Automation Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in controls and automation development, programming, debugging, and support.
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 standards and troubleshooting control systems.

Mansioni

• Translate requirements into software specifications and deliverables.
• Design, develop and implement PLC programs and applications.
• Perform prototyping, testing and code reviews for quality.
• Validate software through lab and field tests, report bugs and improvements.
• Prepare training documents for maintenance and production teams.

Conoscenze

PLC programming

IEC 61131-3

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Software development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Git

GitHub

Perforce

Descrizione del lavoro

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are currently seeking a Controls Development Engineer to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

The Controls Development Engineer will be 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. Translating 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. Providing solid configuration management to each part of the project and act according to release plans. Providing support to all areas of the company that requires it, such as Sales, Offering, System Engineering, Procurement, Operation and Service.

What kind of work will you be doing?

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.

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

What will make you successful?

• 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.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues

General Skills

• 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 solverMust be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Learn and Seek Out Development

The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy is between 48.000€ to 60.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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