Automation Software Engineer: PLC/HMI for Real Machines

U-People; Bergen op Zoom; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary €4,000–€5,800

Generous leave allowance

In-house production of machines

End-to-end project involvement

Close collaboration with engineering &

Job summary

U-People in the Bergen op Zoom region is seeking a Software/PLC Engineer to own the control software of custom machines. You will translate specs into PLC code, develop HMIs, and visualize machine operation while staying involved through design, simulation, testing and commissioning.

You will work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and production to deliver reliable solutions, solve technical challenges, and continuously improve automation.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical level (MBO+/HBO) in automation or related field.
• Experience as Software/PLC Engineer in machinery or automation.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms: CODESYS, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff/TwinCAT or Bachmann.
• Knowledge of HMIs or machine visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate functional and technical specs into software designs.
• Develop PLC software using PLC platforms listed above.
• Develop HMIs and machine visualisations for operators.
• Run simulations, bench tests, and functional testing.
• Test and commission machines at workshop and customer sites.
• Troubleshoot software and control issues; implement fixes.
• Manage software versions, changes, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and production.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

HMI visualization

Dutch language

Education

MBO+/HBO level in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a comparable technical field

Tools

CODESYS

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff/TwinCAT

Bachmann

Job description

U-People in the Bergen op Zoom region is seeking a Software/PLC Engineer to own the control software of custom machines. You will translate specs into PLC code, develop HMIs, and visualize machine operation while staying involved through design, simulation, testing and commissioning.

You will work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and production to deliver reliable solutions, solve technical challenges, and continuously improve automation.