Key Skills

Job Description

# Software Engineer Robotica ## About the Role As a Software Engineer Robotica in Joure, you will develop, program, and optimize control systems for production lines and robot cells. You will work on integrated automation and robotics solutions for manufacturing and process industries, including high-tech machine building and the food sector. The role combines PLC and automation engineering, application development, commissioning, testing, and support. You will work within project teams and have opportunities for professional development and, for experienced engineers, technical leadership responsibilities. ## Key Responsibilities * Develop, program, and optimize control systems for production lines and robot cells. * Program PLC systems and configure HMI and SCADA according to specifications. * Commission systems at customer locations and perform testing and optimization. * Provide technical leadership to team members and support coordination with project management and customers. * Document software solutions and contribute to modular, reusable software architecture. * Work with industrial robots, cobots, vision systems, AGV/AMR, machine control, SCADA, and HMI systems. * Spend approximately 50% of the role on PLC/automation engineering and application development, 30% on implementation and commissioning, and 20% on testing and support. * Work within teams of approximately 6–12 software and automation engineers. * Deliver individual projects as part of project teams. * Program primarily using TIA Portal and IEC 61131-3 languages. * Use C# or Python for tools and integrations where required. * Use Git for version control. * Perform commissioning and testing both internally in the workshop and at customer locations. * Provide occasional on-site aftercare and remote support. ## Required Qualifications * HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical education. * Minimum **3 years of experience** with PLC control and programming using **TIA Portal**. * Knowledge of drives, controls, mechanics, pneumatics, and electrical engineering. * Understanding of computer networks and **TCP/IP**. * Basic IT skills. * Customer-oriented communication skills in Dutch and English. * Willingness to occasionally work and travel within the Netherlands and internationally. ## Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of robot control is a plus. ## Skills & Competencies * PLC programming * TIA Portal * IEC 61131-3 * Automation engineering * Robotics and robot cells * HMI and SCADA * Machine control * AGV/AMR * Vision systems * C# * Python * Git * TCP/IP and networking * Testing and commissioning * Technical problem-solving * Customer communication * Team collaboration * Technical leadership ## Education & Experience **Education** * HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable technical education. **Experience** * Minimum 3 years of experience with PLC control and TIA Portal programming. * Experience with relevant industrial automation technologies and systems. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * **Work Arrangement:** Remote listed in the job posting; the detailed description states that employees work alternately in the office, workshop, and at customer locations. * Commissioning and testing take place both internally and at customer sites. * Occasional on-site aftercare and remote support. * Occasional domestic and international travel is required. * **Employment Type:** Not specified * **Weekly Hours:** Not specified * **Schedule Flexibility:** Not specified * **Weekend Requirements:** Not specified ## Compensation & Benefits * **Currency:** EUR * **Salary:** €2,900–€5,600 per month. * 25 vacation days per year. * Shift allowance according to the applicable collective labor agreement. * Growth opportunities and internal training. * Modern company car, laptop, and professional tools. * Pension scheme according to the CAO Klein Metaal. * Travel allowance or work-from-home allowance where applicable. * Annual training budget of €1,500, freely spendable and fully reimbursed. ## Compliance / Additional Information * Employer: Uitzendbureau * Location: Joure, Friesland, Netherlands * Posted: Sep 15, 2026 * The detailed job description indicates regular work at the office, workshop, and customer locations despite the listing being marked as Remote.

Core Responsibilities

Develop, program, and optimize control systems for production lines and robot cells using PLC and automation engineering. Perform system commissioning, testing, and technical support both internally and at customer sites.

Requirements

Requires an HBO degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience with TIA Portal and PLC control. Must possess knowledge of industrial networks, mechanics, and be willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• 25 Vacation Days Per Year
• Shift Allowance
• Growth Opportunities
• Internal Training
• Company Car
• Laptop
• Professional Tools
• Pension Scheme
• Travel Allowance
• Work-from-home Allowance
• Annual Training Budget