Lead Software Engineer

Mpac Group; Raamsdonksveer; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits (Metalektro CAO)

27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Flexible working hours

Collective health insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading global automation company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee engineering activities from definition to commissioning. The role involves collaborating with Project Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-tech automation solutions, with approximately 30% travel for commissioning. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering, 3-6 years of experience, and strong knowledge of PLC software. Competitive salary and 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience developing and commissioning technically complex systems.
• Experience in a project-based organization.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide software engineering throughout all project phases.
• Monitor quality, planning, and budget for your discipline.
• Support commissioning of complex installations worldwide.

Skills

PLC software (Allen Bradley, Siemens, TIA Portal)

Organizational and planning skills

Creative and resourceful mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Industrial Automation or Software Engineering

Tools

Robot software (ABB, Fanuc)

EPLAN

Servo systems

Job description

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 futurer‑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 (approximately 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)
• Bonus points for experience with:
  • Robot software (ABB, Fanuc)
  • EPLAN
  • Servo systems
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• A creative, persuasive, and resourceful mindset
• Willingness to travel internationally

What We Offer

• A dynamic role within an innovative company working with high‑profile global clients
• Competitive salary and benefits (Metalektro CAO)
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days
• 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.