Automation Software Engineer

Danieli Group started as a family-owned business in 1914 and has grown into one of the leading manufacturers of plants and machines for producing metals, meeting the needs and ambitions of customers worldwide. With more than twenty-five divisions comprising valuable, international and unique talents, the Group is rooted in the same values that have accompanied it since its founding: innovation, team spirit, excellence and reliability.

We are currently increasing our team within Danieli Automation area.

Job Title: Automation Software Engineer

Location: Buttrio (Italy), Cluj-Napoca (Romania)

Responsibilities:

Design and testing of Level 1 software for machinery and process control of metal working plants in compliance with company standards and contractual requirements (functions and performance).

Main Tasks:

• Development of SW applications for PLC and HMI for the control of machines, process and related technical documentation. Development starts from standard solutions or similar projects which are customized according to the plant’s specific requirements.

Main Project Phases:

• Drawing up of plant machine and process functional specifications;
• Drawing up of basic documentation for SW development, definition of the documentation describing interfaces with the automation systems of third parties present in the plant;
• Development of PLC and HMI SW by using the development tools;
• Drawing up of the operator manual;
• Testing of the project carried out by means of the integrated simulation, checking its conformity with the required functions and performance;
• Project commissioning.

Main Interfaces:

Internal

• Own work team and technical office manager;
• Technical offices in charge of the definition of electrical and network schematics;
• Offices for the job order’s administrative management.

External

• Mechanical designers;
• Product line process engineers and customer’s process engineers;
• Research centre.

Technical Requirements:

• University degree in technical disciplines (electronic engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, automatic controls) is required;
• A good knowledge of the fundamental algorithmic techniques and data structures to solve computational problems is required;
• Good reading and understanding of the industrial engineering documentation (e.g. electrical diagrams, network diagrams, single-line diagrams, process flow diagrams and P&ID) is required;
• The knowledge of the hardware and software design issues of industrial automation systems is a preferential requirement, with special regard to those based on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs);
• Experience with development under Siemens S7/TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 is a preferential requirement;
• Experience with Siemens S7-1500 and Rockwell Controllogix PLC architectures is a preferential requirement;
• Knowledge of/experience with development under SCADA Wonderware Intouch and/or Siemens WinCC is a preferential requirement;
• Good command of the English language.

Soft Skills:

• Good team working abilities, capability to work in a team in a constructive manner;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making spirit;
• Strong results orientation.
• Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments;
• Good emotional intelligence skills and ability to manage stressful situations.

With more than 40 years of experience focused on metals worldwide, Danieli Automation is a technological partner for production management, process and equipment control, advanced instrumentation, and state-of-the-art electrical solutions.