Lead Software Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Raamsdonksveer; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective health insurance

Training opportunities

Career development path

Flexible working hours

Job summary

CSi Palletising seeks a Lead Software Engineer to own software engineering activities from definition through realization, commissioning, and ongoing enhancement of high-tech automation systems.

You’ll work with Project Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable software concepts, ensuring documentation, quality, and future-ready solutions in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering.
• 3–6 years’ experience developing and commissioning technically complex systems.
• Experience working in a project-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide software engineering throughout all project phases.
• Monitor quality, planning, and budget for your discipline.
• Collaborate with engineers across automation, robotics, electrical, and mechanical domains.
• Develop and refine internal standard software concepts.
• Support commissioning of complex installations worldwide (approx. 30% travel).

Skills

PLC programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & organization

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree HBO in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Location: On site / Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

Lead Software Engineer

Join a team where innovation meets impact.

About the Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of software engineering activities from initial definition through engineering, realization, and final commissioning. You oversee quality, planning, and cost—ensuring the successful delivery of high‑tech automation solutions.

You’ll work closely with Project Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to bring projects to life. Alongside external deliverables, you’ll help build and refine internal standard software concepts, ensuring they are documented, scalable, and future‑ready.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and guide software engineering throughout all project phases
• Monitor quality, planning, and budget for your discipline
• Collaborate with engineers across automation, robotics, electrical, and mechanical domains
• Develop and refine internal standard software concepts
• Support commissioning of complex installations worldwide (approx. 30% travel)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering
• 3–6 years’ experience developing and commissioning technically complex systems
• Experience working in a project‑based organization
• Strong knowledge of PLC software (Allen Bradley, Siemens, TIA Portal)
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• A creative, persuasive, and resourceful mindset
• Willingness to travel internationally

Advantageous:

• Robot software (ABB, Fanuc)
• EPLAN
• Servo systems

What We Offer

• A dynamic role within an innovative company working with high‑profile global clients
• Competitive salary and benefits (Metalektro CAO)
• Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
• Collective health insurance
• Training opportunities and strong career development pathways

Do you thrive on building smart, technical solutions? Do you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, leading by example, and collaborating with a passionate engineering team? If you’re excited by complex challenges and global projects, we’d love to meet you!

CSi Palletising is a global supplier of end‑of‑line automation and palletising systems. From our headquarters in the Netherlands and production facilities in Romania, we deliver turnkey systems for palletising, case transport, and pallet handling, supported by advanced software and worldwide service.

As part of the Mpac Group, we contribute to world‑leading high‑speed packaging and automation solutions used by international customers across various industries.