Software engineer

Dmt Et; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DMT Environmental Technology in the Netherlands seeks a PLC Software Engineer to design, program, and verify PLC-based control software for biogas upgrading and LCO₂ installations. You will work with engineers, project managers, and technicians to deliver reliable systems worldwide, from design through FAT/SAT and commissioning.

You will contribute to a modern software architecture, resolve technical deviations, and support on-site commissioning while ensuring safety and quality guidelines are

Qualifications

• MBO/HBO degree in Measurement & Control Technology or Control Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a PLC programmer role.
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC systems and system architecture.
• Familiar with FAT & SAT and safeguarding narratives.
• Dutch and English proficiency.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering is a plus.
• Familiarity with latest industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Programming, testing, and optimising PLC software (Siemens).
• Configuring and maintaining system architecture.
• Preparing and executing FAT and SAT procedures.
• Assisting with start-up and commissioning of installations worldwide.
• Identifying and resolving technical deviations.
• Adhering to DMT's quality and safety guidelines.
• Collaborating with engineers and other departments to deliver projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO/HBO in Measurement & Control Technology

HBO in Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

As a Software Engineer at DMT in Joure, you develop smart and reliable software for our biogas, biomethane, and LCO₂ installations. You play an important role in project realisation: from technical design and implementation of control and application software to testing (FAT/SAT) and supporting the final commissioning of installations worldwide.

You work closely with engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to keep our sustainable systems running efficiently and safely. Two years ago, DMT strategically established its own software department and is looking for colleagues who want to help build it further.
You contribute ideas on new functionalities, solve technical challenges, and help develop a modern software architecture.

Responsibilities

Programming, testing, and optimising PLC software (Siemens)

Configuring and maintaining system architecture

Preparing and executing FAT and SAT procedures

Actively contributing to the start-up and commissioning of installations worldwide

Identifying, analysing, and resolving technical deviations

Working in accordance with DMT's quality and safety guidelines

Collaborating with other engineers and departments to successfully deliver projects

MBO or HBO degree in Measurement & Control Technology, Control Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent

Experience in a similar role as a PLC programmer

Background in the biogas industry or comparable sectors is a plus

Knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens), system architecture, FAT & SAT, control and safeguarding narratives

Knowledge of electrical engineering is a plus

Familiar with the latest industry standards

Proficiency in Dutch and English (verbal and written)

Your responsibilities

As a PLC Software Engineer, you bring experience and knowledge in PLC programming and preferably also electrical engineering. Together with your team, you ensure that installations, including biogas upgrading systems and LCO₂ installations, are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget, for DMT and our clients. Your role is primarily office-based with occasional on-site visits. You are also able to identify and resolve the root causes of deviations and know when to escalate issues in a timely manner.

You have an eye for detail and always put safety first. You have a broad technical interest, work analytically, and tackle problems decisively. You can perform excellently both independently and as part of a team.

Analytical

Decisive

Accurate

Flexible

Customer-oriented

Communicative

Knowledge-sharing

Colleagues

We deliver reliable technology and services to our customers. With a team of experts, DMT works on these solutions by designing, producing, installing and providing appropriate services.

“The diversity of clients makes the work challenging!”

Manager Projects at DMT Environmental Technology

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