Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer, you will design, implement, test, and commission PLC-based process control solutions for HVAC and thermofluid applications in engine and vehicle testing. You’ll collaborate with partners to develop PLC software, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and communication protocols, while ensuring modular, standards-based, scalable systems. Your work supports sustainable mobility and energy transition initiatives and involves hands-on commissioning and customer training. You will shape technical specifications and drive continuous improvement.

Responsabilità

• Design the core architecture of process control systems (PLCs, HMI, SCADA, drives, networks)
• Develop PLC software, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and third-party communication protocols
• Perform commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites
• Prepare final system documentation and user instructions
• Deliver internal and end-user training on control systems
• Continuously improve systems with a focus on standardization, modularity, flexibility
• Define technical specifications for outsourced developments when needed

Requisiti fondamentali

• 5+ years of PLC software design in industrial and/or automotive environments
• Technical diploma or degree in Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, process control, thermodynamics, and mechanics
• Expertise in PLC-based control systems, especially Siemens (TIA Portal, S7)
• Experience with Safety Integrated in Siemens TIA Portal
• Proven experience with HMI/SCADA (WinCC Unified, Emerson Movicon, Ignition)
• Knowledge of industrial Ethernet protocols and fieldbuses (Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, OPC UA, CAN, Modbus, IO-Link, MQTT); ability to develop drivers
• Programming skills in JavaScript, HTML, Python, C#, C++
• Structured, modular, and standardized PLC software development
• UX/UI-focused HMI/SCADA design and web-based technologies
• Knowledge of applicable industrial standards, regulations and safety directives
• Willingness to travel within Italy and occasionally abroad
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented; agile problem solver; good English level
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Agile mindset and proactive problem solving
• Siemens TIA Portal and S7
• WinCC Unified
• Emerson Movicon

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