PLC & Automation Programmer

🚀 WE ARE HIRING | PLC & Automation Programmer

Join AETHERION – International Industrial Automation & Engineering Opportunities

AETHERION is expanding its engineering team and is looking for a skilled, motivated, and technically capable PLC & Automation Programmer to work closely with one of our key industrial clients.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to industrial automation projects, work with advanced control technologies, and gain valuable international experience in real operating environments.

The successful candidate will support engineering activities directly at client facilities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, troubleshoot technical challenges, and professionally represent AETHERION throughout each assignment.

This is not a purely desk-based programming position. It combines software development with practical engineering, commissioning, on-site technical support, and direct involvement in industrial operations.

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, takes responsibility for their work, and is motivated to develop professionally within a growing engineering company.

The Role – Job Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, motion control, and HMI software for machines and industrial systems, from initial design through to testing and commissioning.
• Design modern, intuitive operator interfaces, ensuring an excellent user experience both on machine-mounted panels and through remote access.
• Write structured, modular, and well-documented code in accordance with company standards.
• Integrate drives, sensors, communication networks, and safety devices.
• Manage projects across different automation platforms according to customer requirements.
• Oversee machine start-ups, testing and acceptance procedures (FAT/SAT), and provide on-site technical support at customer facilities.
• Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical engineering departments, as well as the service team.
• Be available for frequent business trips, including extended assignments, both within Italy and internationally.

🔴 1. CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS – B&R (Mandatory Requirement)

This is the core of the position: B&R is the platform on which the majority of the work will be carried out.

• Excellent proficiency in B&R Automation Studio and its entire ecosystem.
• Automation Runtime: Task classes, cycle times, memory management, and diagnostics.
• mapp Technology: Experience with mapp components (mapp Motion, mapp AlarmX, mapp Recipe, etc.).
• Motion control with ACOPOS drives: Electronic camming, electronic gearing, axis synchronization, and axis interpolation.
• Web-based HMI development using mappView: Complete design and development of operator interfaces, including layouts, widgets, navigation, alarms, recipes, trends, user management, and multilingual functionality, as well as connecting interface elements to variables through OPC UA binding. Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for customization and the development of custom widgets is considered an advantage, as is familiarity with Visual Components for maintaining existing machines.
• Communication and hardware: POWERLINK networks, X20 modules, and OPC UA communication.
• Programming languages: IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly Structured Text. Knowledge of C/C++ programming within the B&R environment is considered an advantage.
• Professional experience: At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience working on real-world projects using B&R automation systems.

🟠 2. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS – Rockwell Automation

A significant proportion of our customers use Rockwell Automation systems, so the ability to work independently and confidently with this platform is also required.

• Good working knowledge of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, specifically with ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.
• Experience managing tags, User-Defined Data Types (UDTs), Add-On Instructions (AOIs), and task structures (continuous, periodic, and event-triggered tasks).
• Programming experience in Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP networks and integration of third-party devices.
• Familiarity with FactoryTalk View and Kinetix/PowerFlex drives is considered an advantage.

🟢 3. DESIRABLE TECHNICAL SKILLS – Siemens (Not Mandatory)</p>

These skills are not essential for the position but would be considered an added advantage.

• Experience with TIA Portal, particularly with S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs, SCL programming language, and WinCC HMI systems.
• Knowledge of PROFINET networks.
• Experience working with mixed automation systems that incorporate PLCs from different manufacturers.

🌍 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & PROJECT DEPLOYMENT

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This position requires frequent international travel and extended periods of deployment at client/project locations — FEWEAR OR MORE THAN 200 DAYS PER YEAR based on project needs

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in different industrial environments and adapting to the operational requirements of each project

This includes

• :Working across multiple client facilities and international project locations
• .Spending extended periods away from their usual place of residence
• .Adapting to different work environments, technical challenges, and project schedules
• .Collaborating directly with client engineering, maintenance, and operational teams
• .Supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and other on-site engineering activities
• .Maintaining a professional and responsible approach while representing AETHERION at client locations

International mobility is an essential requirement of this position

We want candidates to have a clear understanding of the travel commitment before applying, ensuring that the working arrangement aligns with their personal circumstances and career expectations

💶 COMPENSATIO

€1,100 – €1,500 NET PER MONT

The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s

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  Previous professional experience
• .Technical knowledge and practical competence
• .Seniority and level of independence
• .Ability to manage technical responsibilities
• .Level of responsibility within assigned projects

Compensation will reflect the candidate’s capabilities, experience, and responsibilities within AETHERION

✈️ DEPLOYMENT PACKAGE – COVERED BY AETHERI

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When assigned to client or project locations, AETHERION covers the key expenses associated with deploymen

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Our deployment package include

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✅ Accommodation – Arranged and covered during project assignment

s.✅ Local Transportation – Transportation arrangements required at deployment location

s.✅ Air Travel / Flight Tickets – Flights associated with international project assignment

s.✅ Visa Procedures – Required visa procedures and associated arrangement

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By supporting these practical aspects of international deployment, AETHERION enables its engineers to focus on their technical responsibilities, project performance, and professional developmen

🌱 WHAT WE OFFER – BUILD YOUR ENGINEERING CAREER WITH AETHERI

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At AETHERION, we want engineers to build careers & not simply fill position

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We believe in developing technical talent, supporting continuous learning, and creating opportunities for engineers to grow alongside the compan

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Our team members benefit fro

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✅ Continuous Technical Training & Professional Developme

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re✅ Hands-On Technical Experien

ce✅ Development Beyond Technical Programmi

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ts✅ A Culture of Responsibility & Continuous Improveme

💡 DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION? DON’T BE DISCOURAGED — APPLY ANYWA

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At AETHERION, we understand that an excellent automation programmer may not have experience with every industrial automation platfor

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What matters most to us is strong, comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of B&R Automation Studio and its ecosystem, including the required industrial communication technologie

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The B&R technical foundation — particularly Automation Studio, Automation Runtime, mapp Technology, motion control, HMI development, POWERLINK, X20 modules, and OPC UA communication — is essential for this positio

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However, we are flexible regarding other technologies and platform-specific experienc

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If you have excellent practical knowledge of B&R Automation Studio and fully understand the B&R technologies and communication systems required for this position, but you have no previous experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens, we still strongly encourage you to appl

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You may still be an excellent candidate for our tea

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  We recognize that additional technical skills can be learned and developed through practical experience, professional training, and collaboration with experienced engineer

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  We value genuine technical competence, problem-solving ability, adaptability, responsibility, and willingness to lear

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If you meet our fundamental B&R requirements but are missing some of the additional qualifications, we would still be happy to evaluate your applicatio

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