Software Engineer PLC

Join Bright Renewables as a Software Engineer (PLC) and automate tomorrow’s energy.

The Function

Bright Renewables is a provider of technologies for renewable gas and CO₂ capture. We offer global solutions from production to maintenance. Bright Renewables is part of the HoSt Group, a proud family-owned company rooted in the Netherlands and a global leader in renewable energy technology. As an Software Engineer (PLC), you will be joining the winner of the FD Gazelle Silver Award and the Oryx Prize - recognized as one of the most inspiring companies in the Netherlands. This means you'll be contributing to a greener future!

At Bright Renewables, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills to inspiring projects that truly make a difference!

Your position as an Software Engineer (PLC)

As an Software Engineer (PLC), you will work closely with Electrical and Software Engineers within your department and report directly to the Manager Automation. You will be based at our office in Enschede, where you will collaborate with over 400 colleagues. Starting next year, we will be relocating to a brand-new, modern office in Hengelo. You will be responsible for designing and implementing PLC/SCADA controls for biomass energy plants and you will be responsible for both programming and commissioning. You will work in the Control and Automation department, where you will collaborate with 8 Software Engineers and 3 Electrical Engineers (that part of them are located in our production location ion Poland).

Your responsibilities

• Conducting software testing;

• Identifying and resolving issues related to electrical faults in biogas recovery installations (biogas enrichment);

• Implementing software updates in installations commissioned for use;

• Actively participating in the work of the engineering team focusing on software solution optimization;

• Providing software and technical support to service staff operating biogas plants and biogas upgrading stations.

Our requirements

• Secondary or higher technical education (preferred fields: automation, mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science, PLC programming);

• At least two years of experience in a similar position;

• Experience in programming PLC controllers, knowledge of SCADA systems;

• Knowledge of Siemens S7 controllers, TIA Portal tools;

• Proficiency in English to the extent that allows fluent communication in both speaking and writing;

• Knowledge of OT security will be an additional advantage;

• SEP qualifications for up to 1 kV in the fields of operation and supervision;

• CV in English.

Our Offer

• Competitive employment conditions and a salary that matches your work experience and education;

• An attractive annual profit-sharing bonus (paid in September) with a permanent contract;

• Excellent pension scheme;

• Commuting allowance of €0.21 per kilometer;

• Annual holiday allowance of 8%;

• The possibility to work 32 or 40 hours per week;

• Flexible start times between 7:00 and 9:00 A.M.;

• Extensive 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 Oryx and Gazelle Award 2024;

• Work in an international family-owned company where your ideas matter and successes are celebrated together;

• Join a team with both junior and experienced professionals;

• Starting in 2026: work in a completely new, sustainably built office equipped with the most modern sustainable facilities in Hengelo!

• A high degree of independence and responsibility;

• Plenty of opportunities to develop yourself both technically and professionally;

• The latest bicycle through our bike lease plan;

• Earn gift vouchers by cycling and accumulating kilometers.

Interested or more information?

Use the button below to submit your application.

Would you like more information first? Feel free to contact Wybren Broersma, Team Lead E&I and Software, at +31 88 460 90 80, or Natalia Wisniewska, Corporate Recruiter, at +31 621 300 281.

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For more information about our company and projects, visit our website. We look forward to receiving your application!