PLC Engineer

Tribe Engineering; Houten; Remote; EUR 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

€25 monthly sports budget

International project experience

Training and certifications

Job summary

Tribe Engineering seeks a PLC Engineer to independently develop, test and commission industrial automation software. You will design PLC programs, configure HMI interfaces and integrate systems with drives, sensors and networks.

Travel for commissioning at customer sites in the Netherlands and abroad is part of the role; you will collaborate with electrical engineers and project teams and maintain documentation throughout the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education at MBO level 4 or HBO level in Industrial Automation or related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years of PLC or industrial automation experience.
• Experience developing PLC software in Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT or comparable platforms.
• Understanding of structured programming and control logic; experience with HMI.
• Familiarity with PROFINET/PROFIBUS/EtherCAT/Modbus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical descriptions.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, test and commission industrial automation software.
• Design, develop and modify PLC software for machines and installations.
• Translate specs into structured control software and configure HMI interfaces.
• Integrate PLC systems with drives, sensors and networks.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform FAT/SAT testing.
• Support commissioning and start-up at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

HMI development

Structured programming

Reading electrical schematics

Software testing

Travel international

Education

MBO 4 / HBO in Industrial Automation or related

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Build the intelligence behind industrial technology. Behind every reliable automated installation is software that needs to work exactly as intended. At Tribe Engineering, we develop, modify and commission industrial control systems for technically demanding projects. As a PLC Engineer, you'll turn functional requirements into reliable automation software and work closely with engineers who understand both the programming and the practical side of industrial technology. You'll have the freedom to take ownership of your work, solve technical challenges and see your software perform in real operating environments.

THE JOB

What you'll actually be doing.

As a PLC Engineer, you'll independently develop, test and commission industrial automation software.

• Design, develop and modify PLC software for industrial machines and installations.
• Translate functional specifications and technical requirements into structured control software.
• Develop and configure HMI applications and operator interfaces.
• Integrate PLC systems with drives, sensors, instrumentation and industrial communication networks.
• Troubleshoot software and control-related faults in existing installations.
• Execute software testing, simulation, FAT and SAT activities.
• Support commissioning and start-up at customer sites in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Work closely with electrical engineers, commissioning specialists and project teams.
• Maintain clear software documentation, version control and technical records.
• Identify opportunities to improve software quality, reliability and maintainability.

You’ll combine independent engineering work with practical collaboration and direct involvement in project delivery.

YOUR SKILLS

What you bring to the table.

We're looking for an automation engineer who understands how industrial systems work and enjoys translating technical challenges into reliable software.

• Completed relevant technical education at MBO level 4 or HBO level, preferably in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3 or more years of relevant PLC or industrial automation experience.
• Practical experience developing PLC software in Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT or comparable platforms.
• Understanding of structured programming, control logic and industrial automation principles.Experience developing or modifying HMI applications.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT or Modbus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, functional descriptions and technical specifications.
• Experience with software testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Independent, analytical and quality-conscious working style.
• Professional English communication skills. Dutch is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally when projects require it.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

The benefits. Without the corporate fluff.

Gross monthly salary: €4,200-€5,500, based on a 40-hour working week, excluding holiday allowance and applicable additional compensation.

• 25 vacation days per year.
• €25 monthly sports budget.
• Challenging automation projects across multiple industries.
• Freedom to take ownership of software development and technical decisions.
• Opportunities to work with different PLC platforms, technologies and control systems.
• Training, professional development and relevant certifications.
• Opportunities for international commissioning assignments.
• Overtime compensation, with applicable arrangements discussed during the hiring process.
• A technically ambitious team that values practical expertise and independent thinking.

LIFE AT TRIBE

Good people. Real projects. Your kind of team.

Software is only successful when the system performs.

At Tribe Engineering, we believe good automation engineering requires more than writing clean code. It requires understanding the machinery, the process and the people who depend on the installation.

You’ll work alongside engineers who enjoy technical challenges and take pride in delivering solutions that work.

We value initiative, clear communication and the ability to solve problems without unnecessary complexity.

Different projects will challenge you in different ways. That's how we keep developing.

Inspired by the fear of being average.

Ready to take ownership of challenging automation projects?

NO MYSTERY. NO CORPORATE MAZE.

THE ROAD TO TRIBE.

Seven steps. Real conversations. Zero unnecessary hoops.

• YOU MAKE THE FIRST MOVE

• WE GIVE YOU A CALL

• LET'S MEET

• MEET YOUR FUTURE CREW

• TAKE IT FOR A SPIN

• LET'S TALK DETAILS

• WELCOME TO THE TRIBE

Some steps may vary depending on the role. The trial day is optional. We'll always tell you what's next.

THIS LOOKS LIKE YOU?

Forget the perfect cover letter. We'd rather meet the person behind the skills.