Lead PLC engineer

We build high-quality simulators that produce sunlight and measure the yield of solar panels. They are used by the world's largest solar panel manufacturers and leading R&D labs to ensure the performance and quality of their panels. We assure them that they can trust what they produce and develop. With our precision, ingenuity, and perseverance, we make a difference in this rapidly growing global market.

As solar energy becomes the world's leading energy source and our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Engineer in Electrical & Automation (PLC) to join our engineering team in The Hague. Are you ready to join us on this adventure?

The Role

The main responsibilities are designing, programming/configuring, testing, debugging, and commissioning control systems for our solar simulators. Integration in production lines of solar panels is also part of this. You will manage the PLC team, leading them to deliver projects according to specification and quality within the planned timeline.

Examples of a Working Day as a Lead Engineer PLC:

• Directing, coaching, and guiding fellow PLC/controls engineers.
• Acting as the link between the individual engineers and the Engineering Manager.
• Designing new functionalities and further developing existing systems in the PLC of our solar simulators.
• Collaborating with other software engineers to design user-friendly HMIs to control the machines.
• Providing support (normally remote but exceptionally on-site) to the service team and the customer during commissioning, updating, and troubleshooting of the PLC systems.
• Testing the operating system and troubleshooting together with the mechanics and engineers in our production.
• Travelling to a customer to install a new solar simulator (only if you enjoy doing this).

Job Requirements

You Enjoy:

• Developing control systems.
• Mentoring other engineers.
• Hands-on working with machines.
• Troubleshooting and understanding how to use the solar simulator.
• Learning new things and being inventive.
• Working with an international team of colleagues and clients.

The Following Skills Are an Absolute Must-Have:

• Must be fluent in Dutch
• Experience in supervising/coordinating the work of other engineers.
• Experience with Beckhoff (TwinCAT) or Allen-Bradley or Siemens. Experience with programming in ST (structured text)/OOP (object-oriented programming).
• Basic knowledge of electrical measuring/troubleshooting.
• Ability to take ownership of projects within your discipline from start to finish.
• Aligning priorities with management, customer service, and sales teams.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.