PROGETTISTA SOFTWARE - PLC & MOTION CONTROL 1 1

IMA Group; Bologna; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

IMA Group is seeking a Progettista Software - PLC & Motion Control in Bologna to join its automation team. You will collaborate with hardware designers, program PLCs using Structured Text, and support commissioning, HMI, and documentation for automated machines across various sectors.

The role requires 3–5 years PLC programming experience, ST knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 10–20 days per year. A Master’s degree in Automation Engineering is preferred. English knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PLC programming experience.
• Knowledge of Structured Text and motion control skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and sites abroad as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware designers to define functional specifications for projects.
• Program PLCs for automated machines using structured text and motion control.
• Install and commission software on machines and support HMI programming when required.
• Prepare technical documentation to accompany design activities.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities as needed.
• Participate in FAT and/or SAT testing phases when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Structured Text

Travel availability

Education

Master's Degree in Automation Engineering

Job description

PROGETTISTA SOFTWARE - PLC & MOTION CONTROL 1 1

Who We Are

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.

IMA Tea & Herbs

The Role

• Collaborate with hardware designers to define functional specifications in accordance with project requirements;
• PLC programming for automated machines using structured text, PLC logic, and motion control systems;
• Experience in programming PLC-side safety logic;
• Install and commission software on the machine;
• Provide support for HMI programming when required;
• Prepare technical documentation to accompany design activities;
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities;
• Participate, if necessary, in FAT and/or SAT testing phases.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience of 3 to 5 years in PLC programming;
• Knowledge of Structured Text programming language and motion control skills;
• Availability to travel.

What Will Set You Apart

• Master's Degree in Automation Engineering.
• 1 or 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of ST programming languages.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Availability to travel (10/20 days per year).

Compensation Package

What We Offer

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.