PLC Software Engineer

What are you going to do?

Do you want to apply your knowledge to develop innovative machines that help advance the global steel processing industry? As a PLC Software Engineer, you’ll work in a multidisciplinary product development team. Together with Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineers, you’ll design and develop the next generation of machines, from concept to realization.

What makes this role challenging? You’ll translate complex functional requirements into smart control software that drives our hardware components. You’ll work with Beckhoff TwinCAT within our software platform, Vacam, a desktop application running on industrial PC’s. This gives you the opportunity not only to program, but also to contribute ideas on architecture and the implementation of new functionalities together with our software architects.

You’ll be closely involved in the entire development process, from writing code to testing new features on machines in our Engineering Center. Here, you’ll see the direct results of your work. This combination makes your job varied, challenging and impactful.

Your tasks include:

• Developing and testing new PLC functionalities in TwinCAT;

• Collaborating with the platform team and Software Architects on software components;

• Solving complex issues;

• Working in bi-weekly agile sprints to complete planned tasks;

• Aligning daily planning and progress with your team.

We ask

• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in (Technical) Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar;

• Experience as a PLC Software Engineer;

• A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude, focused on improvement and innovation;

• A team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and working together;

• Knowledge of software design is a plus.

We offer

Voortman is a company where people support each other. A place with a pleasant working atmosphere. We believe this contributes to everyone’s performance. We’re a passionate team and strive to deliver great work together. Of course, there’s also room for fun and we care for each other as a team. In addition, we offer:

• A competitive salary and no less than 40 vacation days;

• Flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance;

• A permanent position in a dynamic and highly skilled development team;

• Work in a modern Engineering Center with excellent facilities;

• Free fresh fruit every day;

• A delicious daily lunch in our company restaurant Steely’s;

• Excellent growth and development opportunities, both in depth and breadth.

About Voortman

What started in 1968 in a chicken shed in Rijssen has grown into a global player in CNC steel processing machines. With a team of over 750 colleagues worldwide, we not only develop and build high-end machines, but also smart software and reliable service that customers can count on. These three powerful pillars make our Twente-based international family business truly unique.