PLC Software Engineer

Selo; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days + 13 ATV

Training and development opportunities

Independent role in dynamic team

Job summary

Selo is looking for a PLC Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control software for process plants in the food industry. You’ll work with colleagues to translate customer requirements into automation solutions and support commissioning engineers remotely.

The role offers growth and learning opportunities within a dynamic international team. The ideal candidate has 0–4 years of relevant experience, an HBO technical background, and proficiency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• HBO level or higher in a technical field.
• Experience or affinity with PLC/automation (Siemens/Allen-Bradley is a plus).
• Interest in standards like ANSI/ISA-88, ISO 27001 and Machinery Regulation.
• 0–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Eager to learn and proactive mindset.
• Proficient in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test PLC software (Siemens TIA Portal or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000).
• Collaborate with colleagues and assist in project realization.
• Translate customer requirements into technical automation solutions.
• Test, debug, and optimize software in the workshop and on site as needed.
• Provide remote support to Commissioning Engineers.
• Continuously learn and grow within industrial automation.

Skills

PLC/Automation

Analytical skills

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

HBO technical degree

Job description

Do you have a passion for industrial automation and software development? Do you want to learn how to design control software for the production of mayonnaise, sauces, and animal feed? And does helping to build the technology of the future sound like a great challenge to you? Then Selo is looking for you as a Software Engineer!

What will you do as a PLC Software Engineer?

As a PLC Software Engineer, you will work on designing, developing, and maintaining control software for process plants within the food industry. You will work closely with colleagues and learn how to develop software that you actually see come to life in our installations.

You will be given the opportunity to develop yourself, show initiative, and take on more responsibility within projects step by step.

Tasks and responsibilities

• You design, develop, and test PLC software (for example Siemens TIA Portal or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000).
• You work together with colleagues and assist in the realization of projects.
• You translate customer requirements and process descriptions into technical automation solutions.
• You test, debug, and optimize software in the workshop and sometimes on location.
• You provide remote support to Commissioning Engineers.
• You continuously learn and develop yourself within the field of industrial automation.

WHAT WE OFFER

You can expect good employment conditions from a market leader, and that is exactly what we offer! Both primary and secondary benefits are well organized at Selo. Furthermore, Selo offers you ample room to further develop yourself. The informal atmosphere in an international work environment gives you the opportunity to take responsibility and show initiative. Naturally, you will be guided and supported by the organization.

What we offer:

• 27 vacation days + 13 additional days (ATV) based on full-time employment
• A responsible and independent role within a dynamic team
• Many opportunities for training and development, so that you can continue to grow professionally.
• A diverse team that reflects the society in which we live
• The best of both worlds: the charm of a small business with the opportunities of a large company

The salary level depends on your knowledge and experience. In addition, we offer you the necessary freedom to shape the role optimally yourself and a great team to work with. In short, a varied position within a growing company where you make an impact both technically and within the team. We look forward to your talent, your passion, and your drive to take our organization to new heights.

ABOUT YOU

You are a driven software engineer who wants to further develop yourself within industrial automation. You enjoy collaborating, are curious, and pick up new things quickly.

To be successful in this role, you bring the following experience:

• HBO working and thinking level in a technical field.
• Experience or affinity with PLC/automation (Siemens/Allen-Bradley is a plus).
• Knowledge and experience with relevant standards or interest in developing this (e.g. ANSI/ISA-88, ISO 27001 and the Machinery Regulation).
• 0–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Good analytical skills.
• Eager to learn and proactive.
• Dutch and English language proficiency.

WILL YOU BE OUR NEW COLLEAGUE?

Do you want to help build the next generation of Selo machines?