Digital Solution Developer_DA
Pubblicato il 25-10-2026 - Danieli Automation in Campo di Ne
Danieli Group is a world-wide leader company in the metals industry, specialized in the production of steel plants. It is made up of more than 25 divisions, each one staffed by individuals with specific technical capabilities, and bringing long and notable legacies from their own countries. The Danieli Team is multinational, multicultural and success driven. Passion, collaboration and continuous innovation are our key values.
Danieli Automation, a company of the Danieli Group, is a global technology partner in the metals industry, specializing in production management, process automation, advanced instrumentation and electrical systems.
To strengthen our engineering team, we are looking for a Junior Process Control Engineer focused on the development of Level 2 applications for the metals industry. In this context, Level 2 refers to process control applications that perform production setup, process modelling, plant coordination, pacing and advanced automation functions.
During the project lifecycle, the engineer contributes to requirement analysis, software development, testing activities and commissioning phases, gaining direct exposure to both industrial processes and automation technologies.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, the selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing and commissioning of process control solutions for metallurgical plants, with particular focus on Level 2 systems.
Key activities include:
Design and development of algorithms and functions for:
- Process setup calculation
- Mathematical and physical models for industrial processes
- Production sequencing, plant pacing and process optimization
- Testing and validation of process models and control functions using simulation and plant data
- Functional integration with Level 1 automation and relevant plant information systems
- Contribution to the development and validation of adaptive control strategies
Additional activities include:
- Industrialization and integration of validated process models within online Level 2 control architectures
- Collaboration with process, mechanical and software engineering teams during design, testing, commissioning and plant startup
- Analysis and troubleshooting of process control functions during testing, commissioning and plant operation
Required:
- Experience in software development, scientific computing or numerical model implementation using at least one of the following: C++, C#, MATLAB/Simulink or Python
- Knowledge of the physical principles relevant to industrial processes, such as mechanics and thermodynamics
- Knowledge of mathematical modelling, numerical methods and control theory
- Basic knowledge of statistics for process-data analysis and model validation
- Working knowledge of software version control systems
Appreciated:
- Knowledge of relational databases, SQL and data persistence concepts
- Familiarity with object-oriented software design principles and common design patterns
- Experience with simulation-based or online process models and Digital Twin concepts
- Application of Machine Learning techniques to industrial process data
- Knowledge of application lifecycle management practices
- Containerization technologies, such as Docker
Soft Skills
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving attitude
- Passion for industrial processes and innovation
- Teamwork in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
- Willingness to travel for commissioning and plant support
- Curiosity toward research and continuous learning
- Spirit of enterprise and communication skills
Education:
Preferred background:
- Master’s degree preferred in one of the following disciplines:
- Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Automation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Physics
Languages:
Good spoken and written English, minimum level B2, for direct technical communication with customers and international teams.
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The company applies the National Collective Agreement for the Metalworking Industry. The gross annual salary for this position starts from € 27.600 and will be defined based on objective and neutral criteria, such as professional experience, skills, and the level of autonomy required by the role.
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