PLC Software Developer

Description

The company makes materials science and engineering solutions used in nearly every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The equipment it builds and services supports AI and the commercial rollout of next-generation chips.

This role combines PLC programming with object-oriented software development, including hands-on installation, configuration and troubleshooting. You will work with global teams on high-quality industrial automation and semiconductor projects.

Some of the work involves machine learning and AI, with software for semiconductor equipment components and devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and build moderately complex software for industrial automation and semiconductor equipment.
• Write and maintain PLC applications, preferably in TwinCAT from Beckhoff.
• Build shared software modules and libraries that several products can reuse.
• Write software documentation and test procedures.
• Help with commissioning and troubleshooting on site.
• Talk with internal and external stakeholders about requirements, project schedules and software faults.
• Investigate software issues, then design and deliver the fixes.
• Work with teams around the world so projects run smoothly.

Requirements

• A post-diploma ITS qualification with related experience, or a university degree in computer science, software or systems engineering, automation, IT, cybersecurity, mathematics or a related field.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming languages, preferably TwinCAT from Beckhoff.
• Proficiency in C, C++,.NET, operating systems, networking, algorithms and multithreading.
• Willing to travel frequently, within Italy and internationally.
• A hands-on approach, comfortable working directly with tools and hardware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Effective communication and collaboration in international teams.
• Preferred: basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Preferred: familiarity with industrial automation concepts and drive systems.
• Preferred: ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Preferred: knowledge of high-level languages such as C++ and C, which is a plus.
• Preferred: strong grasp of software engineering concepts and eagerness to learn.

Conditions

Full-time, regular employee (assignee or regular type), office based in Olmi di San Biagio di Callalta (TV), Italy. The listed location is Treviso, Italy.

Travel: 25% of the time.

Not eligible for relocation.

Base salary depends on experience and education: entry level EUR 34.000 - 40.000, medium level EUR 40.000 - 48.000, senior level EUR 48.000 - 64.000, each paid in 13 installments.

Listed pay range: €38.400,00 - €52.800,00.

Pay is based on location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, and on internal equity with current team members.

For sales roles only, the posted range is Target Total Cash, meaning base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 10% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.
• Meal vouchers.
• Welfare benefits.
• Health, life and accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• May be eligible for other pay such as a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Health and wellbeing programs for work, home and life beyond.