Senior PLC Engineer

As a Senior PLC Engineer, you'll lead the technical development of complex industrial automation solutions.

• Design and develop advanced PLC software for complex machines, processes and industrial installations.
• Translate functional and system requirements into robust software architectures and control strategies.
• Take technical ownership of PLC software design, development, testing and commissioning.
• Develop and review HMI/SCADA solutions and integration with other industrial systems.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues involving PLCs, drives, instrumentation and industrial networks.
• Establish software structures, coding standards and documentation practices.
• Review software developed by other engineers and support technical quality.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with electrical engineering, commissioning and project teams.
• Lead complex FAT, SAT, integration testing and commissioning activities from a software perspective.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, maintainability and performance.
• Mentor junior and medior PLC engineers and share technical knowledge.
• Advise customers and project stakeholders on automation-related technical decisions.

You'll be trusted to make well-founded engineering decisions and take responsibility for the technical quality of your solutions.

We're looking for an experienced automation specialist with strong programming skills and the ability to understand complex industrial systems.

• Completed relevant technical education at HBO level or equivalent practical experience, preferably in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in PLC engineering or industrial automation.
• Advanced experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT or comparable industrial automation platforms.
• Strong knowledge of structured PLC software design, reusable code and software architecture.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and industrial system integration.
• Good understanding of industrial communication protocols, fieldbus systems and network architecture.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex software, hardware and integration issues.
• Experience with software testing, FAT, SAT and on-site commissioning.
• Ability to review technical work, coach engineers and maintain engineering quality.
• Strong analytical skills, independent judgement and clear technical communication.
• Professional English communication skills. Dutch is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Gross monthly salary: €5,500–€6,900, based on a 40-hour working week, excluding holiday allowance and applicable additional compensation.

• Permanent employment.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• €25 monthly sports budget.
• Responsibility for complex industrial automation projects.
• Freedom to make technical decisions and influence software engineering standards.
• Opportunities to work on demanding integration and commissioning challenges.
• Specialist training, professional development and relevant certifications.
• Opportunities to contribute to the technical development of other engineers.
• International project opportunities where relevant.
• Overtime compensation, with applicable arrangements discussed during the hiring process.
• A team that values deep technical expertise, initiative and quality.

Experience should make engineering better.

At Tribe Engineering, we believe senior engineers do more than solve difficult problems. They raise technical standards, share knowledge and help teams deliver better solutions.

We value engineers who take responsibility, challenge assumptions and make decisions based on sound technical reasoning.

You'll have the freedom to apply your expertise, contribute to our engineering approach and work on projects that demand genuine technical depth.

No unnecessary hierarchy. No corporate theatre. Just people who care about technology and the quality of their work.

Inspired by the fear of being average.

Ready to take on complex automation challenges?

Get in touch at hr@tribeengineering.com.