PLC Programming Engineer

Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and test PLC and HMI software based on project specifications and standard requirements.
• Commission industrial machinery, die casting equipment, and plant control systems at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot PLC software, electrical systems, industrial networks, and automation equipment to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and prepare detailed technical reports documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Configure, test, and support industrial Ethernet and PROFINET communication networks.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Develop software concepts, technical documentation, installation instructions, and work packages for engineering and field teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customer service, sales, and quotation teams on automation-related projects and initiatives.
• Manage assigned project activities, monitor milestones, prioritize tasks, and resolve technical challenges to maintain project schedules.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.Lead control system handover activities and provide training to customer operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and post-project evaluations.
• Support claims, deviations, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training activities (up to 50% travel).

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications

  • Technical or vocational diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience programming, commissioning, or supporting industrial machinery, automated production equipment, or plant control systems.
  • Strong experience with Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs and Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
  • Ability to develop, troubleshoot, and modify PLC programs using:
    • Structured Control Language (SCL)
    • Function Block Diagrams (FBD)
    • Ladder Logic
  • Experience with PLC and HMI software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of industrial Ethernet networking and PROFINET configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing to international project teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with die casting machinery, automation systems, and die casting manufacturing processes.
  • Experience integrating industrial robots from FANUC, KUKA, or ABB.
  • Knowledge of VLAN design, advanced subnetting, and industrial network optimization.
  • Experience with Git repositories and version-control practices.
  • Familiarity with VMware and/or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments.
  • Basic programming experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET/C#, or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Previous experience working in a customer-facing engineering or field service environment.