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Introduction

Are you an experienced Software Designer who enjoys bridging machine control and software engineering? Do you want to work on next-generation semiconductor equipment where PLC technology, C++, and C# come together?

Join an internationally operating high-tech engineering company where you'll contribute to the development of complex semiconductor equipment for leading technology companies. You'll work on both greenfield developments and large legacy systems, helping to shape the software that controls highly advanced production machines used around the world.

As a Software Designer, you'll take ownership of software modules and subsystems while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, scalable, and high-performance machine software.

Your Responsibilities

As a Software Designer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing the software that controls complex high-tech machines.

Design and develop machine control software using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or Siemens PLC.
Develop higher-level software components using C++ and/or C#.
Translate customer and system requirements into robust software designs and technical solutions.
Design and implement software for complex machine control systems.
Act as the technical bridge between machine control, software engineering, and system architecture.
Contribute to both greenfield developments and existing software platforms.
Support integration, testing, and commissioning of advanced semiconductor equipment.
Collaborate with software, electronics, mechanics, and systems engineers in multidisciplinary Scrum teams.
Take ownership of software modules and continuously improve software quality, maintainability, and performance.
Challenge technical requirements and actively contribute ideas to improve designs and engineering solutions.

Company Profile

You will join an internationally operating high-tech engineering organization based in the Brainport Eindhoven region. The company develops advanced software and technology for customers within the semiconductor, high-tech machine building, medical technology, and industrial automation sectors.

Working in multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll contribute to the complete development lifecycle of complex systems—from concept and software architecture to implementation, integration, and commissioning. The organization combines the flexibility of project-based engineering with a strong technical culture, offering engineers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies for leading international customers.

Your Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Approximately 4-8 years of experience in high-tech machine building, industrial automation, or software development.
Strong experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or Siemens PLC.
Experience developing software in C++ and/or C#.
Experience designing software for complex machines or production equipment.
Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design and software architecture principles.
Experience translating customer or system requirements into software designs.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Familiar with Git, Azure DevOps, or similar version control systems.

Nice to have

Python
TwinCAT Safety
Industrial robotics (e.g. KUKA)
Java
Semiconductor equipment experience

Personal Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable challenging unclear requirements and proposing improvements.
Able to bridge machine control and software engineering.
Hands-on, proactive, and quality-driven.
Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Takes ownership and enjoys responsibility.

Can't tick every box, but do you recognize yourself in this role? We'd still love to receive your application!

What We Offer

Gross monthly salary between €5,500 and €7,000, depending on your experience.
The opportunity to work on highly advanced semiconductor equipment with real technical complexity.
Ownership of software modules and subsystems within multidisciplinary development teams.
Challenging greenfield and legacy projects for leading international high-tech customers.
Hybrid working with flexibility depending on project phases.
Continuous technical and personal development through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
An open engineering culture where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are central.
Clear opportunities to grow into a Senior Software Designer or Software Architect role.