Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Torino; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Italia S.p.A. in Torino seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer to design, test and commission industrial PLC-based control systems for HVAC and energy applications. You will work on architecture, modular software and collaboration with external partners.

The role covers integration of Siemens S7/TIA Portal, HMI/SCADA, and communication protocols, plus field deployment, documentation and training. Travel to customer sites in Italy is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PLC software design experience in industrial/automotive environments.
• Technical diploma or degree in Computer Science, Automation or Electronic Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering, process control, thermodynamics, and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design the core architecture of process control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives, networks).
• Develop PLC software and HMI/SCADA interfaces with external partners.
• Perform on-site commissioning and start-up of industrial plants.
• Prepare final documentation and operating instructions for the control system.

Skills

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

HMI/SCADA design

Industrial Ethernet

Communication drivers

UX/UI for PLC

PLC programming

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

WinCC Unified

Emerson Movicon

Ignition

Siemens SIMATIC

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Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer

Reporting to the Instrumentation & Control Team Leader, the candidate will be responsible for software design, testing, and commissioning of industrial systems for HVAC and thermofluid process control. These solutions are applied to engine and vehicle testing, as well as to innovative applications in the Green Tech and Renewable Energy sectors.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design the core architecture of process control systems, including PLCs, HMI interfaces, SCADA systems, drives, and communication networks.
• Develop, both internally and in collaboration with external partners, PLC software, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and communication protocols with third-party systems.
• Perform commissioning and start-up activities of industrial plants at customer sites.
• Prepare final documentation for the process control system, including user manuals and operating instructions.
• Deliver internal and end-user training on the developed control systems.
• Continuously improve and update process control systems by integrating new technologies, with a focus on standardization, modularity, and flexibility.
• Define technical specifications for outsourced developments, when required.

YOUR PROFILE:

• At least 5 years of experience in PLC software design within industrial and/or automotive environments.
• Technical diploma or degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering, process control, thermodynamics, and mechanics.
• Strong expertise in PLC-based control systems, particularly with Siemens environments (TIA Portal, S7).
• Knowledge of integrated safety systems (Safety Integrated), preferably within Siemens TIA Portal.
• Proven experience in developing HMI or PC-based interfaces and SCADA applications (e.g. WinCC Unified, Emerson Movicon, Ignition).
• Good knowledge of industrial Ethernet communication protocols and major fieldbuses used in automotive automation (e.g. Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, OPC UA, CAN, Modbus, IO-Link, MQTT), including the ability to develop communication drivers and interfaces.
• Strong aptitude for structured, modular, and standardized PLC software development. Experience in designing HMI/SCADA interfaces with a focus on User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and web-based technologies.
• Knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, and directives related to industrial plants and safety.
• Availability to travel to customer sites within Italy and occasionally abroad.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Agile mindset, with a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to manage dynamic, project-based activities.
• English language knowledge (good to advanced)

NICE TO HAVE

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles and control network protection.
• Experience with SQL database management and basic networking concepts (e.g. VLANs, subnetting, routing).
• Previous experience in automotive test cells or complex process plants.
• Familiarity with risk analysis methodologies (e.g. FMEA, HAZOP).

Location:
Torino, IT
Cavriago, IT
Robassomero, IT

Job Function: Instrumentation and Test Systems

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Sep 22, 2026

Job ID: 39228

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.