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Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.\nAs a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse workplace based on empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.\nOur driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet.\nJoin Alfa Laval Monza - Software Developer for Control Systems\nAbout the Opportunity\nAre you passionate about software development and eager to shape the future of industrial automation? We are looking for a Software Developer for Control Systems to join our global Automation Development team in Monza. 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