PLC Software Engineer

Would you like to harness your PLC expertise to build highly automated production lines at a company thats setting the standard in industrial automation?

Vaski Group is looking for a PLC Software Engineer to strengthen its automation expertise in Hyvinkää.

Vaski Group is a rapidly growing manufacturer of industrial machine tools, specialising in the processing of flat materials and sheet metal, as well as automation solutions. We combine the strengths of three established brands Vaski, Pivatic, and Ursviken and in this role, you will work particularly with Pivatics sheet metal solutions and production systems.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a skilled PLC Software Engineer to join our growing Engineering team in Hyvinkää. The role focuses on PLC software development for highly automated sheet metal machinery and production lines, with a focus on Siemens-based control systems and machine automation.

You will design, implement, and test PLC programs and operator interfaces while working closely with electrical designers, fellow software engineers, and production. Your work plays a key role in ensuring project quality, functionality, and on-time delivery. While the main focus is on development work at the office, you will also support commissioning when needed.

The role offers a hands-on position in a small, skilled team where you can work independently, take ownership of your projects, and contribute to the continuous development of common software practices.

What makes you a great fit? You are a skilled PLC professional or a strong software-oriented engineer with a genuine interest in industrial automation, who enjoys working independently while taking ownership of your projects and schedules. You are comfortable prioritising tasks, solving problems hands-on, and working in an environment where responsibility and trust go hand in hand.

As a professional, you value well-designed automation, safety-conscious solutions, and collaboration across disciplines. You are motivated by building something tangible and seeing your work operate reliably in real production environments.

What we expect from you:

• PLC programming experience (preferably Siemens TIA Portal; Beckhoff / other European brand also relevant), or a strong programming background with motivation to grow into a PLC role

• Good understanding of machine automation, industrial control systems, and mechatronics

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for project schedules

• Good English skills, written and spoken

• Suitable technical background (degree or equivalent experience)

Additionally considered an asset:

• Finnish language skills

• Experience with safety PLC programming and functional safety

• Experience with commissioning or on-site support in industrial projects

• Experience with HMI development and user interfaces

We offer you:

• A stable, fast-growing, and international employer that is a forerunner in its field and offers the opportunity to work with technically demanding, high-end products

• A versatile hands-on role involving demanding and technically significant projects

• A possibility to grow your expertise in a skilled, low-hierarchy team where your technical judgement is trusted

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical expense, travel, and occupational and leisure accident insurance, as well as wellbeing, lunch, and mobile phone benefits

Practicalities:

This is a full-time and permanent position, and you will be employed directly by Vaski Group. This role is based in Hyvinkää, and were looking for a locally based Software Engineer who enjoys on-site collaboration and flexible hybrid working, with the expectation of working from the office at least two days per week. Occasional international travel is part of the role, mainly related to project handovers. The starting date is flexible and can be agreed upon with the selected candidate.

_Vaski Group is a fast-growing company in the industrial machinery sector, specialising in flat bar and sheet metal processing and automation. Vaski group combines the strengths of three established brands: Vaski, Pivatic and Ursviken. Vaskis core strength lies in flat bar and busbar automation, where its all-electric punching, bending and finishing solutions serve energy, charging, data center and power distribution markets. Through the acquisition of Pivatic in 2024, the group significantly expanded its sheet metal processing portfolio with advanced coil-fed punching and bending systems. In early 2025, Ursviken joined the group, bringing decades of experience in press brake and shear solutions. Today the unified business boosting over €50 million in combined revenue and estimated to exceed €70 million by 2027. Vaski Group employs 270 skilled professionals of whom 150 are based in Finland._

_Together, Vaski Groups three brands form a comprehensive offering for advanced and efficient metalworking solutions that serve customers across diverse manufacturing sectors. With solid industrial roots, strategic international expansion and a clear focus on innovation, Vaski Group continues to build sustainable growth and strengthen its position as a trusted partner in flat bar and sheet metal processing._