PLC Software Engineer

Will you help realise our innovative plants for producing sustainable energy from organic residual streams? HoSt Group is looking for a PLC Software Engineer to develop, optimise and manage the software for our various energy systems.

The Function

HoSt Group, a family-owned company, is one of the world market leaders in bioenergy systems and technologies for converting organic waste streams into renewable energy and raw materials.

Besides its headquarters in the Netherlands, HoSt Group has offices in America, France, Latvia, Poland, Germany and England and over 300 built plants in more than 30 countries across four continents. For the systems supplied by HoSt Group, HoSt has 24/7 service and maintenance teams.

Your position as PLC Software Engineer

As a PLC Software Engineer, 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 at our head office in Enschede, where we work on a sustainable future with more than 350 employees. You will work in the Control and Automation department, where you will collaborate with 8 Software Engineers and 3 Electrical Engineers. You will report to the Manager Automation.

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, minimum C1;

• 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.

What we offer

• Employment under an employment contract;

• Work in a friendly, international company;

• Work for a market leader in sustainable energy with a strong focus on innovation;

• Working in a dynamic team InstalSolutions Group consisting of both beginners and experienced professionals;

• Challenging, diverse work in an international and rapidly developing organization;

• Space for flexible organization of working time;

• Necessary tools for work;

Interested or more information?

Apply via the application button! Ask all your questions about the vacancy to Paulina Stępak Receptionist – Assistant +48 508-162-208.