Cooling Firmware Engineer

About the Role Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is looking for an Firmware engineer to join our team in Conselve (PD), Italy. This role is responsible for developing software for integrated industrial automation systems (such as chillers, CRAC, CRAH), participating in all project phases: design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of existing solutions. Key Responsibilities - Design and develop software for industrial automation systems. - Collaborate with automation engineers, electrical designers, and customers to understand plant or machine requirements. - Program PLCs using languages such as: Ladder Diagram (LD) Structured Text (ST) Function Block Diagram (FBD) - Select and configure PLCs, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, HMIs (in C/Python), and industrial networks (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP). - Simulate and test software in virtual environments or on test benches to ensure proper functionality. - Prepare technical documentation, including operating instructions and logic descriptions. - Support production areas in case of software-related issues. - Collaborate with service teams to maximize customer satisfaction by identifying containment actions for software malfunctions or implementing new on-site customer requests. Qualifications & Skills Degree in Electronic, Automation, or Information Engineering (preferred). 3 years of experience in the cooling or industrial automation sector (preferred). Good knowledge of C and Python programming languages. Familiarity with PLCs and industrial communication protocols. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to grow within a solid international organization. Excellent command of the English language. Requirements Availability to work with cross-regional teams. Ability to adapt to a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. Proactive approach to problem-solving and customer request management. Interest in sustainability and energy efficiency What's in it for me? Permanent contract; Workplace flexibility; Exciting work in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to diverse collaborative projects with cross-regional teams; Special training tailored to your needs and career goals; Growth opportunities based on clear development paths; An environment where employees have equal opportunities to reach their full potential, depending on their performance and personal aspirations; Global Family Leave Program; Meal vouchers or canteen meals; Stock ownership plans; Welfare programs that can be extended to your family; Health insurance and professional/non-professional accident insurance. Let us learn about you! Apply today. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today! 36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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