Simulation Software Engineer – Automation & Controls

NOV; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative engineering environment

Supportive culture built on trust

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Software Engineer – Simulation in Kristiansand, Norway. This role involves building and maintaining advanced simulation environments for automation software testing and validation. You'll work with engineering teams and support simulation performance enhancements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Software Engineering or a related field, has 2–5 years of experience, and is familiar with PLC systems, especially Siemens. This is an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with Siemens S7-300 / S7-1500 and TIA Portal.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support Siemens S7 PLC systems in simulation.
• Maintain simulation environments used for testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Software development background

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills in English

Experience working with PLC systems

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

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

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC systems

PLCSIM Advanced

TwinCAT

Job description

NOV is seeking a Software Engineer – Simulation in Kristiansand, Norway. This role involves building and maintaining advanced simulation environments for automation software testing and validation. You'll work with engineering teams and support simulation performance enhancements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Software Engineering or a related field, has 2–5 years of experience, and is familiar with PLC systems, especially Siemens. This is an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive engineering environment.