PLC Software Engineer for Safety Critical Control Systems

The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek ambitious, talented people in different fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

ESS can offer a variety of things, such as passionate and international colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging, exciting and high paced work environment. We value and need expertise, innovative minds and great ways of leading and interacting with people from all over the world.

Come and change the world with us!

ESS is now looking for a PLC Software Engineer for Safety Critical Control Systems for the Integrated Control System Division, organised within the Technical Directorate.

The Integrated Control System Division is responsible for the design, construction, integration, commissioning, and operation of control systems for the ESS facility covering the accelerator, target station, neutron scattering instruments and conventional facilities.

The Integrated Control System monitors and controls most of the operational aspects. We cover a wide range of sensing, control and automation technology from highly customized electronics specific for ESS applications to standardized PLCs.

The Protection Systems Group, where this position is placed, is responsible for the delivery of facility-wide machine protection (MP) and personnel safety systems (PSS). These systems are critical for the successful and safe operation of the facility and are highly integrated into the design of the whole facility. As such, the work of the group involves plenty of interaction with stakeholders throughout the whole ESS project, both in Lund and internationally.

Job description

Your main areas of responsibilities as a PLC Software Engineer for Safety Critical Control Systems will be to:


• Design, implement, test, simulate and document PLC and HMI software for Personnel Safety Systems.
• Design PLC software towards a high degree of reliability, availability, maintainability, and inspect-ability and propose means of optimization.
• Prepare, execute and document functional verification and validation of PLC software for Personnel Safety Systems.
• Be involved in reviewing the PLC software from other systems and projects within the Protection Systems Group.
• Support relevant PLC software maintenance activities.
• Actively participate in the integration of equipment/systems located in the accelerator, target station and the neutron instruments into the overall ESS Strategy for Personnel Safety.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:


• University degree in relevant fields such as automation, computer science or information technology with strong focus on PLC software development and optimization, software engineering, networks, programmable electronics, SCADA systems and frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in using Siemens TIA portal programming tools, including related HMI development.
• Experience in programing Siemens safety PLCs.
• Experience in simulating PLC and HMI programs.
• Experience in documenting software requirements, designs and tests.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

 The following qualifications would be considered as an advantage: 


• Familiarity with functional safety standard IEC 61511.
• Understanding of operation of particle accelerators, targets, or neutron sources would be an asset.

We truly believe that your personal profile includes the following competencies: 


• Ability to work effectively in and with international team(s).
• Pro-active, taking initiatives, result-oriented and open minded.
• Ability to provide new and innovative technological solutions for complex problems.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage.
• Uses initiative to identify and resolve problems/issues with a long-term perspective.
• Enjoys providing comprehensive and thoroughly analyzed information to support decision-making. 

Duration & Location

This is a temporary three-year position.

Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. 

Start date

The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact

Please provide your curriculum vitae in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is 18th October, 2020.




For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. 

For further information regarding the position, please contact the recruiting manager, Group Leader for Protection Systems, Annika Nordt, Annika.Nordt[at]esss.se. 

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer Tina Nilsson, tina.nilsson[at]esss.se

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Conny Wendt at +46 46 888 34 63 

or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Riccardo Bevilacqua at +46 46 888 32 28.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!