Company Description
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Do you want to make a difference? Our goal is to always put customers and people first! Our challenge is to experiment and innovate, being open to change and diversity. These are the pillars of the Carel Culture Code, the basis of our corporate culture and our platform for growth. If you can relate to these values or want to make them your own, join us and find out just how much we can achieve together!
We are world leaders in control solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, as well as systems for humidification and adiabatic cooling. Our products guarantee high performance, are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
Position
We are looking for a PLC Control Software Engineer to join the Electronics R&D Department at CAREL HQ in Brugine (Padova).
This is a software development role focused on designing and implementing PLC applications in Structured Text (ST) for electronic expansion valve control systems. You will work on control logic, algorithm development, testing and software architecture within an industrial R&D environment. Over time, the role will progressively expand toward embedded firmware development.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop PLC software in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3).
2. Design, implement and optimize control algorithms for industrial applications.
3. Write clean, modular and maintainable code following internal development standards.
4. Perform software testing, debugging and validation.
5. Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
6. Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless system integration.
7. Prepare technical documentation related to software development and testing.
8. In a second phase, contribute to embedded firmware development projects.
Requirements
9. Strong proficiency in Structured Text (ST) programming for PLC applications (IEC 61131-3).
10. Background in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
11. Solid understanding of control systems and algorithm implementation
12. Experience in software testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
13. Familiarity with software development best practices (modular design, version control, documentation).
14. Basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols is a plus.
15. Interest in transitioning toward embedded firmware development.
16. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
17. Share the values of Carel Culture Code!
Other information
What we offer
18. Work-life balance: remote working and flexitime
19. On-boarding program and continuing training
20. Company welfare: company canteen, life insurance, welfare platform, company bonus, contributions to school expenses
21. Carel BoostCamp, a three-year training course for new hires under the age of 30, aimed at developing transversal skills, such as project management, cross cultural communication and problem solving
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Our organisation aims to ensure the establishment of transparent and responsible governance and to foster a fair and inclusive workplace where diversity is recognised as an essential value for the innovation we strive to bring.Carel is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination. In line with these objectives and values, all applications received will be given due considerationand will be exclusively valued based on competences, experiences, motivation and values alignment.
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