AETHERION CAREERS ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY

Make machines move.
Make an impact.

PLC & Automation Programmer

Develop advanced automation systems, solve real industrial challenges and work alongside engineering teams on international projects.

Frequent international travelB&R expertise essential

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€1,100–€1,500 net / monthWorldwide project exposure

01 / THE OPPORTUNITY

Built for engineers who thrive in the field.

The role will involve working closely with one of our key industrial clients, supporting engineering activities in a hands-on, operational environment.

This is not a purely desk-based position. The successful candidate will work directly with client teams, support activities on site, solve technical problems in real operating environments, and represent AETHERION professionally throughout the assignment.

B&RPRIMARY PLATFORM

FREQUENTINTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENTS

3–5YEARS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

02 / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Role – Job Responsibilities

From design and programming to real-world commissioning and customer support.

Develop PLC, motion control, and HMI software for machines and industrial systems, from initial design through to testing and commissioning.
Design modern, intuitive operator interfaces, ensuring an excellent user experience both on machine-mounted panels and through remote access.
Write structured, modular, and well-documented code in accordance with company standards.
Integrate drives, sensors, communication networks, and safety devices.
Manage projects across different automation platforms according to customer requirements.
Oversee machine start-ups, testing and acceptance procedures (FAT/SAT), and provide on-site technical support at customer facilities.
Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical engineering departments, as well as the service team.
Be available for frequent business trips, including extended assignments, both within Italy and internationally.

03 / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Technical requirements

We have kept the complete technical profile below. B&R and its industrial communication technologies are central to this position.

🔴 1. CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS – B&R (Mandatory Requirement)

This is the core of the position: B&R is the platform on which the majority of the work will be carried out.

MANDATORY

Excellent proficiency in B&R Automation Studio and its entire ecosystem.
Automation Runtime: Task classes, cycle times, memory management, and diagnostics.
mapp Technology: Experience with mapp components (mapp Motion, mapp AlarmX, mapp Recipe, etc.).
Motion control with ACOPOS drives: Electronic camming, electronic gearing, axis synchronization, and axis interpolation.
Web-based HMI development using mappView: Complete design and development of operator interfaces, including layouts, widgets, navigation, alarms, recipes, trends, user management, and multilingual functionality, as well as connecting interface elements to variables through OPC UA binding. Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for customization and the development of custom widgets is considered an advantage, as is familiarity with Visual Components for maintaining existing machines.
Communication and hardware: POWERLINK networks, X20 modules, and OPC UA communication.
Programming languages: IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly Structured Text. Knowledge of C/C++ programming within the B&R environment is considered an advantage.
Professional experience: At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience working on real-world projects using B&R automation systems.

02🟠 2. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS – Rockwell AutomationAdditional platform expertise

A significant proportion of our customers use Rockwell Automation systems, so the ability to work independently and confidently with this platform is also required.

Good working knowledge of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, specifically with ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.
Experience managing tags, User-Defined Data Types (UDTs), Add-On Instructions (AOIs), and task structures (continuous, periodic, and event-triggered tasks).
Programming experience in Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
Knowledge of EtherNet/IP networks and integration of third-party devices.
Familiarity with FactoryTalk View and Kinetix/PowerFlex drives is considered an advantage.

03🟢 3. DESIRABLE TECHNICAL SKILLS – Siemens (Not Mandatory)Valuable additional experience

These skills are not essential for the position but would be considered an added advantage.

Experience with TIA Portal, particularly with S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs, SCL programming language, and WinCC HMI systems.
Knowledge of PROFINET networks.
Experience working with mixed automation systems that incorporate PLCs from different manufacturers.

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Not every box ticked? Apply anyway.

If you miss one of these qualifications, don't be discouraged from applying. Strong knowledge of B&R Automation Studio and the required B&R communication systems — including POWERLINK, X20 and OPC UA — is essential. Other skills can be learned and developed.

For example: If you fully meet the B&R requirements but don't know Rockwell or Siemens, you can still be a strong candidate for AETHERION.

04 / INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

Built for the world beyond the desk.

Important: This role involves frequent international travel and periods of deployment at client/project locations. Deployments may total fewer or more than 200 days per year, depending on project requirements.

When deployed, AETHERION takes care of key costs and practical arrangements.

Candidates should be comfortable working across different sites and locations, adapting to project requirements, and spending periods away from their normal place of residence when required.

FrequentPROJECT DEPLOYMENTS

05 / COMPENSATION & SUPPORT

Your experience matters.
So does your growth.

COMPENSATION

€1,100 –
€1,500

NET / MONTH

The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience, technical competence, seniority and level of responsibility.

There is room for growth based on meritocracy.

FULLY SUPPORTED DEPLOYMENTS

We handle the practical details.

When deployed to client/project locations, AETHERION covers the key deployment-related costs, including:

Accommodation

Local transportation

Air travel / flight tickets

Required visa procedures and associated arrangements

DIETA

Daily Allowance (specific deployments)

This allows our engineers to focus on their work and professional development while AETHERION supports the practical requirements of each deployment.

06 / WHY AETHERION

Build a career.
Not simply fill a position.

At AETHERION, we want engineers to build careers — not simply fill positions. Our team members benefit from:

Continuous training

Continuous technical training and professional development, with exposure to the latest technologies, systems and engineering practices.

Room to grow

Clear room for professional growth within AETHERION, with opportunities to take on greater technical and project responsibility as the company develops.

Global experience

International project and client exposure, providing valuable hands-on experience in real industrial environments.

Supported deployments

Fully supported deployment arrangements, including accommodation, transportation, flights and visa procedures where applicable.

Collaborative culture

A supportive and collaborative work culture, where engineers can ask questions, exchange knowledge and develop alongside experienced professionals.

Practical engineering

Hands-on technical experience across engineering, maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting and project execution.

Leadership development

Opportunities to develop not only technical expertise, but also client communication, project coordination and leadership capabilities.

Multidisciplinary exposure

Exposure to multidisciplinary projects and different working environments.

Purposeful work

A working environment that values initiative, responsibility, continuous learning and professional development.

07 / APPLICATION

Ready to join
AETHERION?

If you have strong B&R expertise, enjoy solving industrial automation challenges and are ready for extensive international project work, we'd like to hear from you.

Complete the short application.
Attach your CV (PDF, DOC or DOCX, up to 10 MB).
Our team will review your submission.

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