14 - Software Engineer – Industrial Automation

14 - Software Engineer – Industrial Automation Hands-on Software Engineer for industrial automation with Siemens TIA Portal; own end-to-end control systems, on-site commissioning, international travel — relocate to the Netherlands. We are looking for a hands-on Software Engineer with a background in industrial automation and machine building. You will own the full cycle ; from translating functional designs into reliable control systems, through to commissioning machines on-site, both locally and internationally. This is a role for someone who is comfortable on the shop floor as much as behind a screen, and who takes real ownership of their work from start to finish. ⚠ Please read before applying This is a machine building role. Candidates from the process industry (chemical, water, oil & gas) are not a perfect fit as the working context and mindset are fundamentally different. This is not an IT or general software engineering role. Candidates without direct industrial automation experience will not be considered. Siemens TIA Portal experience is a hard requirement. Please do not apply if you have not worked with it hands-on in real projects. This role requires relocation to the Netherlands after a successful trial period. Only apply if you are genuinely open to this. What You Will Be Doing Develop, configure, and implement software based on functional designs Translate system requirements into robust and efficient control systems Commission machines on-site, domestically and internationally Contribute to the development of control systems, data collection, and data processing solutions Integrate PLC systems with HMI, SCADA, and industrial networks Plan and monitor project progress to meet agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets Provide technical support, including participation in a rotating on-call rota (primarily remote, approximately once every 10 weeks) What You Bring HBO (Bachelor-level) working and thinking level Several years of experience as a Software Engineer in industrial automation Strong, proven hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal — evidenced in real project work Background specifically in machine building (not process industry) Comfortable with on-site machine commissioning, including international travel Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call support rota Experience with Allen Bradley and SEW MoviTools/MoviSuite is a plus Technology Stack Must Have Siemens TIA Portal (STEP 7 – S7-1200 / S7-1500) PLC programming: LAD, FBD, SCL/STL WinCC (HMI development) Industrial control system design Industrial Communication Protocols PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP Modbus (TCP/RTU) OPC UA HMI, SCADA & Data HMI configuration and visualisation SCADA systems Data acquisition and logging Basic SQL or industrial data systems knowledge is a plus Nice to Have Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) SEW MoviTools / MoviSuite Motion control systems and servo drives VFD configuration and drive systems Ability to read electrical schematics (e.g., EPLAN) Understanding of safety PLC concepts Structured Text (SCL) programming Department Outstaffing Remote status Fully Remote About Tunga Tunga is the go-to platform for hiring African software developers. Companies from all over the world use Tunga to hire African software developers to execute software projects, as full-time or part-time members of distributed software teams. Tunga’s mission is to create tech jobs for African youths and has a community of over 3000 software developers. We were founded in 2015 and have served over 250 clients from all over the world. Tunga’s clients have a diverse profile: SMEs, startups, corporates, and NGOs all belong to our client base.