Software Engineer

Comas S.p.A, a Coesia company; Casale Monferrato; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

COMAS, part of Coesia, seeks an Automation/Software Engineer to design, develop and commission control software for machines and lines at the Casale Monferrato site. You will perform functional analysis from URS, create FDS and software design documents, and engage in programming (PLC/SCADA) or supervision as needed.

The role requires 4–5 years in a similar function, knowledge of Siemens and Rockwell tools, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in automation.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA development and commissioning.
• Knowledge of common fieldbuses and automation tools.
• Willingness to travel for plant commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission control software for machines or lines.
• Create FDS and software design documents based on URS.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers and be part of the automation team
• Ensure software compliance with customer requirements and standards

Skills

TIA Portal

Step 7

RSLogix 5000

WinCC/SCADA

Profinet/Ethernet/IP

English language

Education

Software/Electronic/Automation/Mechatronic Engineering studies or equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens Step 7

Rockwell RSLogix 5000

WinCC

Ignition

Profinet

EtherCAT

Job description

About the Company

COMAS, headquartered in Silea, Italy, is the world leading supplier of primary equipment and processing solutions for both Conventional Tobacco and New Generation Products (NGP), as well as an emerging player in energy storage and food industries, with around 150 million euros in revenues, 300 employees across 3 companies. COMAS' vision is to provide customers with the best primary solutions, first class equipment and on time project delivery, whilst maintaining a flexible approach. COMAS is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2025.

About the Role

Ideal profile will be a Software/Electronic or Automation engineer who will join Comas, at our Casale Monferrato site, to design, develop and commission control software for the machines or full lines that our company produces.

Main Responsibilities:

• Based on client’s URS, perform functional analysis for proposed machines or lines, interfacing also with mechanical designers
• FDS and technical (software design) documents creation
• The candidate will be fully integrated into the team that develops automation solution. This activity is handled in some cases with direct engagement on the programming activities (PLC, SCADA, etc.) or by supervision of other resources
• Ensure software compliance with all the requirements/standards of the Customer
• For specific or critical equipment, candidate could be also involved for software commissioning activities at Customer’s site

What You Need to Be Successful

• Software/Electronic/Automation/Mechatronic Engineering studies or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of at least one of the most common automation development tools (Siemens TIA Portal 15-20/Siemens Step 7, Rockwell RSLogix 5000 V28-35) and common fieldbuses (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, etc.)
• Experience of at least 4/5 years in the same or similar role.
• Good knowledge of SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g WinCC, Archestra System Platform,, Ignition)
• Available for business trips for plants commissioning at Customers’ sites
• Good knowledge of the English Language
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible, proactive approach to achieve team goals in a dynamic team environment

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of I4.0 concepts and typical interfacing protocols (e.g OPC UA, MQTT, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical related topics related to automation field ( P&ID, schemas, network architectures, etc.)
• Knowledge of Visual Studio C#, Python or other high level language
• Knowledge of typical databases (e.g MS SQL, InFlux, etc.)
• Knowledge industrial process controls and industrial machinery for non-discrete, batch-oriented processes. (Food, Conditioning, Drying, Chemical applications or similar)

Our Offer

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 33.600, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role. A range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy. The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.