Automation Engineer

About the role

This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting and supporting Siemens PLC, HMI, VSD/VFD, SCADA, DCS, BMS and other automation systems in a manufacturing environment. You will work with industrial control systems, communication networks and plant equipment, participating in system upgrades, commissioning and implementation of new equipment while supporting the plant's 24-hour operation.

Key responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot and support Siemens PLC, HMI, VSD/VFD, SCADA, DCS, BMS and other automation systems

Perform regular backups and maintain version control of PLC, HMI, VSD and controller programs

Troubleshoot automation issues involving hardware, instrumentation, control logic, programming and communication networks, including HART where applicable

Review P&IDs, Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and other relevant engineering documents

Troubleshoot and maintain industrial communication systems including Ethernet, PROFIBUS and MODBUS

Support interfaces between PLC, SCADA, DCS, BMS, instruments and other plant systems

Participate in automation projects, system upgrades, commissioning and implementation of new equipment

Coordinate with HQ, Siemens, vendors, system integrators and third-party contractors on new implementations and system changes

Provide basic automation system training to end-users when required

Identify opportunities for automation improvements, system reliability and process efficiency

About you

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation, Computing or a related field

Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in process automation, manufacturing or product-handling automation

Strong working knowledge of Siemens PLC and PLC-based process control systems

Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, VSD/VFD, instrumentation and industrial communication systems

Knowledge of Ethernet, PROFIBUS and MODBUS

Good troubleshooting, communication and interpersonal skills

Positive attitude and strong team-player mindset

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Able to implement and follow safe work procedures

Willing to provide standby support when required

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