Lead PLC Software Engineer (BecKHoff)
About FononTech
FononTech is reshaping how next generation electronics are being made. Powered by our proprietary Impulse Printing™ technology, we enable assembly of highly complex 3D microelectronics in a scalable and sustainable way. Ultimately, our innovative additive solutions will lead to higher performance consumer electronics and an environmental impact reduction of up to 1000 times.
The reveal of our Impulse Printing™ technology in 2022 resulted in an incredible market response and successful funding round. We are now excited to build our core engineering team to accelerate development, delivering our first industrial R&D printer in 2024 and scaling up to volume production by 2026.
Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the PLC software and HMI’s. FononTech uses Beckhoff PLC’s which integrate all motion, vision, IO and HMI/user interface. You will work closely together with the entire core engineering team for seamless integration of all mechanical, mechatronic, electrical and software systems. Our work environment allows for flexible and high-paced development, with a proto-workshop (including 4-axis milling machine) and tools to enable iterating machine concepts in days instead of months.
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience designing and building high tech equipment
- Highly effective in programming with experience in Beckhoff Twincat
- Plan, conceptualize and realization of PLC software
- Proficiency in the English language
- Experience with version control systems (Git) is an asset
- Experience with motion and drives is an asset
- Experience with electrical installation and design is an asset
- Proficiency in Dutch is an asset
- Preferred familiarity with printing and lithography systems/equipment
About you
You are a team player who is highly result oriented and gets excited by solving complex problems with simple solutions. You are great at organizing and keeping a clear overview of the entire system design. You are proactive, enjoy working in a dynamic work environment and are not afraid to make yourself heard.
- Take a lead and full responsibility
- Proactive internal/external communicator
- Highly autonomous and pragmatic
- Design and build it yourself attitude
What we offer
Challenging and varied work with a real impact. There will be plenty of growth opportunities as the company grows. In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.
Besides a fair competitive salary, we offer:
- Work-life balance
- The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences
- Work from home allowance
- Commuting allowance
- 30 days annual leave on a full-time basis
- 8% holiday allowance
FononTech does not accept unrequested resumes from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.