Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Junior)

Site:  's-Hertogenbosch

Company:  GEA Refrigeration Netherlands N.V.

Segment:  GEA Refrigeration Technologies

GEA RT International Sales (GEA RT IS) is the recognized global market leader in and a major supplier on a worldwide scale of complex, industrial refrigeration systems. GEA RT IS, headquartered in ’s-Hertogenbosch (The Netherlands), designs, engineers, installs and services systems for industrial cooling and freezing applications. GEA RT IS is active in countries all over the world. Its success and reputation have been founded upon a history of successfully mastering a wide range of large, complex and prestigious projects with well-known multinational clients, primarily in the food and leisure industry. 

Within GEA RT IS there is a vacancy for a (junior) Software Engineer. 

The Position

As one of our engineers, you will be part of the team Automation Engineering. You will report to the Director Project Execution & Service.

Preparation: 

study, interpret and discus projects regarding functionality and the software (and electro) technical capabilities.

Design and implement software on the base of industrial controllers (PLC) for refrigeration applications.

Advise customers regarding software (and electro) engineering.

Support implementation and commissioning of refrigeration applications on site.

Upgrade old refrigeration control systems.

Share best practices with colleagues to improve new projects.

Your profile

Bachelor degree (or an equal level by experience) in Software Engineering.

Knowledge of or experience in reading construction drawings and electro (and refrigeration) technical diagrams.

Good English language skills are required; French is an advantage.

Willingness to travel frequently.

Preferred but not mandatory:

Software experience in Siemens and/or Allen Bradley.

(Basic) experience in refrigeration technology.

Knowledge of or experience in visualization software (SCADA).

Knowledge of basic regulations principles for industrial refrigeration and components (industrial compressors, air coolers, condensers).

Conditions of employment

Salary and other conditions of employment are competitive. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional training and development.

Please send your job application to, or contact for further information:

GEA Refrigeration Netherlands N.V.

Ms. G.A. van Heijst, Human Resources Officer

Phone: +31 (0)73 6203 161

Email: gerlinde.van.heijst@gea.com