Lead Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Raamsdonksveer; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpac Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Raamsdonksveer, Netherlands, to own software activities from definition to commissioning. You will oversee quality, planning, and cost to deliver high-tech automation solutions and work with multidisciplinary teams across projects.

You’ll refine internal software concepts, ensure documentation, scalability, and future-readiness, while collaborating with project engineers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

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

Software engineering

Project collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens TIA Portal

EPLAN

Servo systems

Job description

MpacLocation: On site / Raamsdonksveer, Netherlandsjob type: Permanent / Full-timeSector and subsector: Engineering | ElectricalSalary: 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 phasesMonitor quality, planning, and budget for your disciplineCollaborate with engineers across automation, robotics, electrical, and mechanical domainsDevelop and refine internal standard software conceptsSupport commissioning of complex installations worldwide (approx. 30% travel)

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering3–6 years’ experience developing and commissioning technically complex systemsExperience working in a project‑based organizationStrong knowledge of PLC software (Allen Bradley, Siemens, TIA Portal)Strong organizational and planning skillsA creative, persuasive, and resourceful mindsetWillingness to travel internationally

Advantageous:

Robot software (ABB, Fanuc)EPLANServo systems

What We Offer

A dynamic role within an innovative company working with high-profile global clientsCompetitive salary and benefits (Metalektro CAO)27 vacation days + 13 ADV daysFlexible working hours to support work-life balanceCollective health insuranceTraining 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.