Senior Software Engineer (PLC)

Bright Renewables is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (PLC) to join their international automation team. The successful candidate will design, implement, and commission PLC/SCADA control systems for gas upgrading, CO2 liquefaction, and other products. The role involves technical ownership, freedom to make engineering decisions, and opportunities for growth in renewable energy automation.

Requirements

• Completed technical education (automation, mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar)
• At least 5 years of experience in PLC/SCADA engineering within an industrial environment
• Strong experience with PLC programming, preferably Siemens S7 and TIA Portal
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting in industrial installations
• Solid understanding of automation architectures and industrial control systems
• Good command of English, both spoken and written
• Knowledge of OT security is a strong plus

Benefits

• Competitive employment conditions and a salary aligned with your experience and education
• Attractive annual profit-sharing (paid in September) with a permanent contract
• Excellent pension scheme
• Commuting allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for home-to-work travel
• Annual holiday allowance of 8%
• The option to work 32 or 40 hours per week
• Flexible starting times between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
• Ample opportunities to work from home
• The opportunity to work for a market leader in sustainable energy with a strong focus on innovation — winner of the 2024 Oryx and Gazelle awards
• Working in an international, family-owned company where your ideas truly matter and successes are celebrated together
• Joining a team with both junior and experienced professionals
• From 2026: working in a brand-new, sustainably built office with state-of-the-art green facilities in Hengelo
• A high level of autonomy and responsibility
• Plenty of opportunities for technical and professional development
• Access to the latest bicycle through our bike lease program
• Earn gift cards by cycling to work and collecting kilometers