PLC Software Engineer – TwinCAT & Industrial Automation

Applied Materials, Inc.; Treviso; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Meal vouchers

Welfare benefits

Health, Life and Accident Insurance

ESPP

Job summary

Applied Materials Italia in Treviso, Italy seeks a PLC Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software for industrial automation systems and semiconductor equipment. You will work on PLC programming, object‑oriented software, and on‑site troubleshooting while collaborating with global teams.

The role combines TwinCAT Beckhoff PLC work with C/C++/C# development, requiring travel up to 25% and a hands‑on mindset to deliver high‑quality projects in a leading global company.

Qualifications

• Post Diploma ITS with related experience or University Degree in CS, Software/System Engineering, Automation, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or related field.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming languages (TwinCAT – Beckhoff).
• Proficiency in C/C++, .NET, C#, operating systems, networking principles, algorithms, and multi‑threading.
• Willingness to travel frequently nationally and internationally.
• Hands‑on attitude and ability to work directly with tools and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop moderately complex software solutions for industrial automation and semiconductor equipment.
• Develop and maintain PLC software applications (preferred: TwinCAT – Beckhoff).
• Create common software modules and libraries for use across multiple products.
• Prepare software documentation and test procedures.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting activities on‑site.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders for requirements analysis, project scheduling, and software troubleshooting.
• Analyze and resolve software issues; design and implement bug fixes.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

English proficiency

PLC programming

C/C++

C#

Multi-threading

Networking principles

Algorithms

Willing to travel

Hands-on attitude

Education

Post Diploma ITS with related experience or University Degree in CS/Software Engineering/Automation/IT/Math

Tools

TwinCAT – Beckhoff

Job description

Applied Materials Italia in Treviso, Italy seeks a PLC Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software for industrial automation systems and semiconductor equipment. You will work on PLC programming, object‑oriented software, and on‑site troubleshooting while collaborating with global teams.

The role combines TwinCAT Beckhoff PLC work with C/C++/C# development, requiring travel up to 25% and a hands‑on mindset to deliver high‑quality projects in a leading global company.