SCADA Engineer

Scarabee Aviation Group; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

Company laptop and phone

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Friday afternoon drinks

Summer BBQ

Vitality program

Job summary

Scarabee Aviation Group in Hoofddorp, Netherlands seeks a SCADA Engineer to design, implement, and optimize SCADA/PLC systems for baggage handling globally. You will build digital twins, run tests, and coordinate tasks with the team and stakeholders.

The role requires HBO/WO in a relevant field, strong SCADA/PLC knowledge, and excellent communication in Dutch and English. You will document processes and contribute to safety/compliance in critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level HBO/WO degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation or similar.
• Experience with SCADA systems (e.g. Siemens WinCC) and PLCs (e.g. Siemens S7/TIA Portal).
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Analytical and proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn and quickly master complex processes.
• Experience with documenting and transferring technical knowledge.
• Awareness of safety/compliance requirements in critical infrastructure.
• Experience with digital simulations and test environments (digital twins).
• Knowledge of higher-level programming languages (C or C#) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new software and modify SCADA/PLC systems.
• Build and manage simulation software (digital twins) for test/acceptance environments.
• Perform functional and integration tests on developed software.
• Analyze and resolve malfunctions in existing control systems and software.
• Draft and maintain system documentation, work instructions, and procedures.
• Coordinate work orders and project tasks with team members and stakeholders.
• Support customers and internal teams with service and technical advice.

Skills

SCADA

PLC systems

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Digital twins

Technical documentation

Education

HBO/WO degree in Software Eng/related

Tools

Siemens WinCC

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

C#

Job description

Are you a SCADA Engineer BCS with a passion for software, automation, and complex technical systems? Do you find it interesting to optimize and improve existing SCADA and PLC systems, and do you want to play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of baggage handling systems at airports worldwide? Then we would love to get in touch with you!

What will you do as a SCADA Engineer?

• Design and implement new software and modify existing SCADA and PLC systems;
• Build and manage simulation software (digital twins) for test and acceptance environments;
• Perform functional and integration tests on developed software;
• Analyze and resolve malfunctions in existing control systems and software;
• Draft and maintain system documentation, work instructions, and procedures;
• Coordinating work orders and project tasks with team members and stakeholders;
• Support customers and internal teams with service and technical advice.

What do you bring?

• A completed HBO or WO degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or similar;
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA systems (e.g. Siemens WinCC) and PLC systems (e.g. Siemens S7/TIA Portal);
• Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• Analytical skills and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude;
• Eagerness to learn and the ability to quickly master complex processes;
• Experience with documenting and transferring technical knowledge;
• Insight into safety and compliance requirements within critical infrastructures;
• Experience with digital simulations and test environments (digital twins);
• Knowledge of higher-level programming languages (C or C#) is a plus.

What do we offer?

• A full-time salary between € 4,000 and € 5,500 gross per month;
• 25 vacation days per year;
• Opportunities for personal development and growth through training, education, and coaching;
• A company laptop and phone (also for private use);
• A good pension scheme and travel allowance;
• A great time with 150 other colleagues during Friday afternoon drinks, the annual summer BBQ, and other fun company events;
• A vitality program including a sports allowance, a monthly chair massage at the office, and a bicycle via Lease a Bike.

Are you excited?

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