R&D Software Engineer - Solar Tech & Control Systems

Valmont Solar; Pomezia; Presencial; EUR 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valmont Solar is seeking an R&D Software Engineer to advance software and control systems for solar trackers and digital solutions. The role blends research with practical development of software, algorithms, and data-driven methods across the R&D team.

The successful candidate will design, validate, and optimize software for integrated solar tracking products, collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers, and contributing to innovation projects in automation and predictive analytics.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in R&D, technology development, software engineering, automation, or related technical environments is preferred
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar.
• Experience with data analysis, simulation tools, and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with sensors, communication protocols, IoT architectures, and control systems.
• Understanding of system integration principles and product development processes.
• Experience in renewable energy, industrial automation, or related sectors is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of English.

Responsabilidades

• Support research and development activities for solar tracker products and related digital technologies.
• Design, develop, and validate software applications, control algorithms, and data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to prototype development, testing activities, and proof-of-concept projects.
• Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities for product optimization and innovation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product engineering teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Support the integration of sensors, data acquisition systems, communication devices, and monitoring platforms.
• Execute simulation, validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Participate in innovation projects involving automation, digitalization, predictive analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the definition of technical specifications, testing procedures, and development standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and recommendations based on research findings.
• Monitor technology and market trends relevant to solar tracking systems, software applications, and industrial digitalization.

Conocimientos

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

IoT architectures

Control systems

English

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering

Herramientas

Simulation tools

Testing methodologies

Descripción del empleo

Valmont Solar is seeking an R&D Software Engineer to advance software and control systems for solar trackers and digital solutions. The role blends research with practical development of software, algorithms, and data-driven methods across the R&D team.

The successful candidate will design, validate, and optimize software for integrated solar tracking products, collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers, and contributing to innovation projects in automation and predictive analytics.