PAS Software Engineer

Step into the exciting world of production process and laboratory automation!
Do you want to build robotized, fully automated, materials analysis systems for the big production companies in this world, in Mining, Metals and Pharma? Do you want to design and execute new and innovative analysis solutions for Advanced materials research? Then we might have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a senior Software Engineer who will support our cross-functional team with regards to PC-based control software development through automation projects, from conceptualization, to design, build, install and final commissioning.
We have an inclusive feel in the team, and an informal communication style. Focus lies on the goals we want to achieve at all times. You will be challenged to make the customer’s dream of their new laboratory come true. You will be in close contact with the end customer, and will implement the final solution more with them, than only for them. Challenges lie in speed optimization, robustness and usability. The very supportive team around you has a lot of creativity going on which is used to overcome the mentioned challenges. This is a job that is never boring, and you are constantly learning.
Travelling to the customers for meetings and installations comes with the territory, of course.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Working in the PAS (Process and Automation Solutions) department, the position encompasses managing the software control aspects of automation and special machine projects for both external and internal customers.
Normally these are automated laboratory setups for industrial laboratories. During the conceptualization, construction and delivery of projects, the person we are looking for is designing, coding, testing, debugging, coaching and commissioning the software control aspects of the project using a hands-on approach and as part of the wider project team. Typical work items comprise designing, coding, reviewing, debugging and commissioning automation control software and taking into production of the projects. Installation after FAT at the customer is part of the job. Customer support after installation (mostly online per VPN) is also part of the activities.

EDUCATION
Computer science (BSc), and experience with technical automation, or equivalent.

COMPETENCIES NEEDED

• Languages: Microsoft C and C++ is a must, C# combined with WPF optional
• Experience with Software principles like Clean Code and SOLID
• Self starting
• Thinks in terms of possibilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Enthusiastic
• Finisher
• Eager to learn, inquisitive
• Flexible
• 100% Customer satisfaction as fixed target
• Speaks Dutch, English.
• German or French speaker preferred.

ENVIRONMENT

• International travel is part of the job (<15%, in peaks)
• Mutually supportive work environment
• Informal communications style
• Part-time work from home possible (1-2 days/week, dependent on project phase)

GENERAL
Position name : PAS Software engineer
Department : Process and Automation Solutions group (PAS)

YES, I WANT THIS JOB!

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