Associate Automation Software Engineer (PLC & HMI)

NOV; Asker; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NOV is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our Drilling Fluid Automation team in Norway. You will contribute to the engineering and delivery of software and automation solutions for complex drilling-fluid applications, using PLC and HMI/SCADA systems alongside modern software technologies.

You will work across engineering, programming, testing, and documentation, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of automation projects while collaborating with an international team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience with process automation, including PLC and/or HMI systems.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices, including design patterns and coding standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Collaborative and open-minded approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
• Passion for technology and an interest in keeping up to date with developments in software and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation solutions for project deliveries.
• Program and support PLC and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Translate drawings, schematics, and technical requirements into functioning automation solutions.
• Test and verify systems to ensure quality and reliability.
• Prepare engineering and project documentation.
• Contribute to software development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other engineers to meet project requirements and delivery schedules.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

C++/C#

Qt

Software development fundamentals

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Job description

NOV is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our Drilling Fluid Automation team in Norway. You will contribute to the engineering and delivery of software and automation solutions for complex drilling-fluid applications, using PLC and HMI/SCADA systems alongside modern software technologies.

You will work across engineering, programming, testing, and documentation, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of automation projects while collaborating with an international team.