Software Engineer PCS7

BlueAlp; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel allowance

Competitive salary package

27 vacation days and 13 ADV days

Holiday allowance 8%

Job summary

BlueAlp in the Netherlands is seeking a Software Engineer PCS7 to join the Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Team. You will develop PLC and HMI solutions, program process equipment, and ensure reliability of automation systems in a fast-growing climate tech company.

The role involves collaboration with E&I, Process and Licensing teams, testing on site, and occasional travel. A HBO-level engineering background, PLC/PCS7 experience, and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Higher professional education (HBO) level
• Education in electrical engineering/mechatronics
• Ability to read P&IDs
• Experience with programming process equipment or installations
• Knowledge of development processes and risk analyses
• Experience with Siemens PLCs
• VCA certificate or willingness to obtain it
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Driver's license B
• 0-5 years of work experience
• Accuracy
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work together
• Ability to work independently
• Willing to travel internationally

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI solutions and integrate peripheral equipment.
• Guarantee quality, reliability and functionality of automation systems.
• Collaborate with E&I, Process and Licensing engineering teams.
• Create clear alarm structures and design specifications.
• Test PLCs in the workshop and assist commissioning on site.
• Maintain documentation and revision history of software/hardware.
• Provide remote support to commissioning engineers.

Skills

PCS7 knowledge

Siemens PLCs

P&IDs reading

English fluency

Version control

Electrical/electronics

Travel willingness

Driver's license B

Education

HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Ready to accelerate plastic recycling by becoming part of a fast-growing climate technology company? Our Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Team is expanding to realize BlueAlp’s ambition to make all plastic fully circular. We are looking for a Software Engineer PCS7.

BlueAlp – accelerating plastic recycling

Over the years, the discovery of plastic has added greatvalue to the world. However,only 9% of plastic waste is recycled (15% is collected for recycling but 40% of that is disposed of as residues). Another 19% is incinerated, 50% ends up in landfill and 22% evades waste management systems and goes into uncontrolled dumpsites, is burned in open pits, or ends up in terrestrial or aquatic environments. Plastic waste pollutionhas been and continues to be a global challenge.

BlueAlp's technology aims at revolutionizing the production of plastic through advanced recycling. As a company and as innovators, our mission is to dramatically accelerate the amount of plastic that is recycled, upcycled, and given an infinite life.We believe our plastic-to-oil recycling technology is a game changerin plastic circularity transition and key to make plastic fully circular.

If our mission for circularplastics resonates then read on to exploreif this role is for you!

Position in the organization

The Software Engineer reports to the Team Lead Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer.The position is part of the multidisciplinary engineering team and works closely with the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Process Engineering, and Licensing (Project) Engineering departments.

Purpose of the position

Developing, programming and testing PLC and HMI solutions, as well as integrating peripheral equipment for innovative and high-quality technical installations. The Software Engineer plays a key role in guaranteeing the quality, reliability and functionality of the automation systems, considering customer-specific requirements, budgets and certification requirements. In addition, the engineer contributes to the designof a uniform hardware configuration in collaboration with the Electrical Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and authority in accordance with the established authorization schedule at BlueAlp.
• Tasks are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the certifications (quality, safety, environment) held by BlueAlp(for example, VCA and ISO 9001 certification).
• Carrying out project-related engineering and programming activities in consultation with E&I engineering, Processand Licensing (Project)engineering.
• The clear and timely construction of the PLC program/sub-programs (in accordance with the budget) based on IEC 61131-3 (and project specifications), in a way that makes it completely clear to the user and commissioning engineerwhat the thinkingbehind the programmed structure was.
• The creation of a clear alarm structure based on (but not limitedto) the input supplied by the E&I department.
• Defining and elaborating the detailed design specifications (together with the engineering team).Maintaining a good (revision) management system for all software and hardware-related engineering documents, such as programs, libraries, drawings, diagrams and standards.
• Producing HMI-related overviews for unambiguous operation of the machine or (partial) installation.
• Testing PLCs in the workshop, including supervision during commissioning on site, providing instruction and drawing up the corresponding manuals.
• Providing back-office supportto the Commissioning Engineers presenton site.
• Drawing up specifications for subcontractors and suppliers for PLC and hardware- related subcontracting in due course.
• Ensuring adequate documentation for the client,in collaboration with the project manager.
• Recording, monitoring and resolving shortcomings and complaints.
• Working closely with Electrical& Instrumentation Engineers.
• Providing remote supportto the Commissioning Engineers.
• Other tasks related to the position.
• Higher professional education (HBO) levelof thinking and working.
• Education in the field of electricalengineering/mechatronics.
• Ability to read P&IDs.
• Experience with the programming of process equipmentor installations.
• Knowledge of standard development processes and risk analyses.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs.Knowledge of SiemensPCS7 is a plus.
• VCA Certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Driver's license B.
• 0-5 years of work experience.
• Accuracy
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work together
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible, willingto travel occasionally
• Perseverance
• No 9-to-5 mentality
• Willing to travel (internationally)

ICT

• Knowledge of Siemens PLC programming languages
• Knowledge of PCS7 is a must
• Knowledge of E-plan is an advantage
• Experience with revision management and version control

What do we offer?

• A challenging position with many development opportunities
• Plenty of freedom to shape the role in the best interests of BlueAlp
• Attractive, competitive salary package
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (based on a 40-hourwork week)
• A holiday allowance of 8% per year
• Travel allowance
• Hybrid workingarrangement (combination of remote and office-based)
• A fun, informal, dynamic, international and inclusive work environment that encourages independence and personal responsibility.