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About the job
We are now looking for a Senior Software Developer for Control Systems to join us. With this position you will become a part of the global Automation Development team which is responsible for the development of advanced control systems and IoT solutions for all Alfa Laval core products. As the ideal candidate you will have a deep understanding of control systems and play a crucial role in advancing our control systems and contributing to our mission of achieving autonomous operation for our core products. You will be engaged in a dynamic Agile environment throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Your responsibilities will include:
Software engineering on PLC and HMI platform for Alfa Laval product framework involving feature breakdown task specification programming testing documentation source code management deployment and issue tracking.
Web-based HMI development using our design language.
Establishing global automation standards for the platforms we use through cross-site collaboration.
Working in sprints as a part of a self-organizing team contributing to the evolution of our products.
Maintaining previous released of PLC / HMI framework toolkits libraries.
If you are a passionate PLC or Embedded systems software developer with a keen interest in cutting-edge control systems and IoT solutions this opportunity is for you!
This position is based in Flemingsberg or Lund in Sweden or Pune in India.
Note: We do not offer relocation for this position.
Who you are
You are a self-motivated and versatile developer with a strong interest in developing pioneering end-to-end SW solutions. As a person you are creative problem-solving and have troubleshooting skills. You are comfortable with working in a cross-cultural and cross-disciplinaryenvironment. You are open minded and a team player with a high level of attention to details.
Furthermore we believe you have:
A university degree preferably a Masters (MSc MEng MTech) or Bachelors (BSc BEng BTech) from anyone of the following field:
Mechatronics / Control & Automation / Embedded Systems / Industrial Automation / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Computer Science or a related field.
Extensive experience in PLC software development using C C ST and other IECprogramming languages.
Some years of work experience in software development and standardizations with PLC platform and/or embedded systems.
Experience in industrial communication protocols such as Powerlink ProfNet EtherNet/IP EtherCAT Modbus Profibus and OPC-UA.
Experience in PLC platform (i.e. B&R Siemens Rockwell) is considered as an advantage.
Experience in reading and understanding P&ID / Electrical drawings / FDS.
Strong communication skills in English both verbal and written.
A customer-focused mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Knowledge of Software Development Models & Methods (OOP S88 PackML).
Experience in developing web-based HMI Screens with basic knowledge of HTML.
Whats in it for you
We offer an engaging role in a collaborative globally inclusive environment where we support each other in personal and collective growth and the creation of value. You will hold a position that actively involves you in the development of innovative and highly advanced products. This role offers the chance to be part of a worldwide organization with significant career prospects for well-suited candidates.
If youre ready to take on an exciting challenge we want to hear from you!We hire for potential and will make sure to train you if needed!
For more information please contact
Ranjith Rajachandran Software Solutions Manager Automation Development.
For union information please contact
We review applications continually and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible but no later than November 26th 2025 through our career page with your application!
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We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments. Upon application you will be invited to play the assessment gamesand completing them is mandatory. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
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