Senior PLC Automation Engineer

Job Summary

Supporting the design and optimization of automated manufacturing systems, the Senior PLC Automation Engineer will work onsite or remotely in a senior role, acting as a technical liaison among clients, equipment suppliers, and plant operations to ensure successful integration and compliance with automation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate machine control architectures against client automation standards
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for machine startup and production ramp-up
• Drive MES integration across manufacturing operations, ensuring system interfaces and validation

Required qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and/or Beckhoff
• Strong command of OPC UA, MQTT, EtherCAT, PROFINET, and Modbus
• Solid working knowledge of PackML and ISA-88
• Field experience across the full commissioning lifecycle
• Degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience