Programmable Platform Specialist

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The Programmable Platform Specialist role is part of Copeland Controls, a global climate‑technology company that designs and manufactures HVACR solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications, as well as cold‑chain equipment. Based in Belluno, Italy, the position works within a hybrid model (two days remote per week) and supports the iPro programmable platform used by customers in food service, food retail and HVAC sectors. On a daily basis the specialist will deliver technical training to software development teams and system integrators through webinars and on‑site sessions, create and present launch materials such as presentations, webinars and videos, and produce technical enablement resources including templates, programming examples, function blocks and application references. The role also defines best‑practice architectures for iPro programming, collaborates with Product Management to gather product requirements and customer feedback, advises on web‑development aspects of the platform, and assists customers with related tools such as HMI programming. The must‑have qualifications include a technical or electronics degree (or equivalent practical experience), proven ability to deliver technical training or knowledge transfer, and solid knowledge of PLC products and industrial control systems. Candidates must be experienced in PLC programming using Structured Text, Function Block Diagram and Sequential Function Chart, be fluent in Italian, and possess strong written and spoken English. Analytical, problem‑solving, communication and collaboration skills are also required. Preferred, but not essential, skills are knowledge of micro‑controller (MCU) development, software development experience with C/C++, HTML and JavaScript, and familiarity with refrigeration or HVAC applications. The Belluno site hosts a new 1,000 m² Innovation Center with advanced R&D labs, offering a modern environment for testing control systems. Copeland emphasizes sustainability, inclusive culture, flexible benefits and career development opportunities. What the role asks for: - Technical or Electronics degree (or equivalent experience) - Proven ability to deliver technical training - Knowledge of PLC products and industrial control systems - Experience with Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart - Fluency in Italian - Strong written and spoken English - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills - Nice‑to‑have: MCU development knowledge - Nice‑to‑have: C/C++/HTML/JavaScript development experience - Nice‑to‑have: Experience in refrigeration or HVAC applications