Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Reliability Analysis Industrial Software Hardware Platform Interface Dev Testing Debugging Mechatronics Automation Protocols Modbus Codeship Scrum (Software Development) +2 more

Other Skills

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Problem Solving
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Analytical Skills
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Collaboration
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Adaptability

Roles & Responsibilities

Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Basic technical knowledge of industrial software development
Basic knowledge of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, or strong willingness to learn
English B2 or above required for collaboration

Requirements:

Developing and programming PLC software for industrial automation systems
Participating in the full software lifecycle including design, development, testing, and validation
Creating and maintaining technical documentation related to PLC programming
Incorporating reliability analysis into PLC code design and testing processes

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join an innovative Netherlands-based technology company serving the energy sector, with advanced solutions spanning drilling, well intervention, production enhancement, and fire protection. Operating globally across oil, gas, infrastructure, and industrial clients, this company focuses on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and lowering carbon impact. This is a fully remote opportunity with periodic in-person collaboration in the Netherlands, ideal for engineers looking to work on real industrial automation systems with global reach.

Language: English B2 minimum | Level: Mid-level | Location: Fully remote, with travel to the Netherlands for approximately 1 week every 2 months

PROJECT & CONTEXT

You'll be developing and programming PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) software for industrial automation systems used across energy and industrial applications. The role spans the full software lifecycle — from design and development through testing, validation, documentation, and reliability analysis — within a collaborative engineering team that values code review, R&D exploration, and continuous improvement.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Basic technical knowledge of industrial software development, hardware/software interfacing, testing, and debugging
Basic knowledge of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, or strong willingness to learn
Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing environments and shifting priorities
Ability to create and maintain technical documentation related to PLC programming
Comfortable collaborating within a team — reviewing code, giving and receiving constructive feedback
Capacity to apply engineering techniques to design, adapt, and modify PLC programs
Willingness to participate in R&D studies, prototyping, and prepare technical reports
Ability to incorporate reliability analysis into PLC code design and testing processes
English B2 or above — required for collaboration with an international engineering team
Available for periodic travel to the Netherlands (approximately 1 week every 2 months)

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with mechatronics — controlling moving mechanical elements through software
Familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, CANbus, Profibus, or OPC UA
Experience with PLC programming environments such as CODESYS, PLCnext Engineer, or Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Mercurial, SVN)
Programming experience in Python or shell scripting