Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer
Pubblicato il 06-10-2026 - Avl in Torino
Overview
As a Senior Instrumentation & Control Software Engineer, you will design, implement, test, and commission PLC-based process control solutions for HVAC and thermofluid applications in engine and vehicle testing. You’ll collaborate with partners to develop PLC software, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and communication protocols, while ensuring modular, standards-based, scalable systems. Your work supports sustainable mobility and energy transition initiatives and involves hands-on commissioning and customer training. You will shape technical specifications and drive continuous improvement.
Responsabilità
- Design the core architecture of process control systems (PLCs, HMI, SCADA, drives, networks)
- Develop PLC software, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and third-party communication protocols
- Perform commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites
- Prepare final system documentation and user instructions
- Deliver internal and end-user training on control systems
- Continuously improve systems with a focus on standardization, modularity, flexibility
- Define technical specifications for outsourced developments when needed
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5+ years of PLC software design in industrial and/or automotive environments
- Technical diploma or degree in Computer Science,
Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, process control, thermodynamics, and mechanics
- Expertise in PLC-based control systems, especially Siemens (TIA Portal, S7)
- Experience with Safety Integrated in Siemens TIA Portal
- Proven experience with HMI/SCADA (WinCC Unified, Emerson Movicon, Ignition)
- Knowledge of industrial Ethernet protocols and fieldbuses (Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, OPC UA, CAN, Modbus, IO-Link, MQTT); ability to develop drivers
- Programming skills in JavaScript, HTML, Python, C#, C++
- Structured, modular, and standardized PLC software development
- UX/UI-focused HMI/SCADA design and web-based technologies
- Knowledge of applicable industrial standards, regulations and safety directives
- Willingness to travel within Italy and occasionally abroad
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented; agile problem solver; good English level
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team spirit and collaboration
- Agile mindset and proactive problem solving
- Siemens TIA Portal and S7
- WinCC Unified
- Emerson Movicon