Sr PLC Engineer

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Job Description

Required Skillset:

• Experience required is 8 years.
• Siemens TIA Portal: Proficient in TIA Portal Version 17 and above with strong experience in development diagnostics and commissioning.
• WinCC SCADA: Solid understanding and hands-on experience with WinCC SCADA systems for process control and monitoring.
• Advanced HMI Programming: Expertise in HMI screen design and scripting including dynamic content and user-defined controls.
• STL Programming (Expert Level): Ability to develop PLC code from scratch using Statement List (STL) language.
• Communication Protocols: Strong working knowledge of Profinet Profibus and AS-i communication standards.
• Diagnostic & Versioning Tools: Hands-on experience with Siemens Proneta for network diagnostics and version control and backup management
• Advanced PLC Techniques: Expert in pointers and indirect addressing within Siemens PLC platforms for flexible logic implementation.
• Scripting & Integration: Optional
  • Proficient in XML programming for structured data handling and system integration will be preferred.
  • Skilled in VB scripting for enhanced functionality in HMI and SCADA systems will be preferred.
• Safety PLC Programming: Experience in Siemens safety PLC programming validation and fault diagnostics.
• International Exposure: Prior experience working on international projects with familiarity in global standards coordination and multicultural team environments will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of LLC software for large-scale systems using Siemens TIA Portal and the defined controls architecture.
• Guide cross-functional coordination resolving complex technical challenges across disciplines.
• Define and implement validation strategies and lead integration testing with SCADA EM and Safety Systems.
• Take full ownership of planning effort estimation and on-time delivery for the complete LLC workstream.
• Develop and apply advanced tools for diagnostics simulation and emulation to improve testing and commissioning efficiency.
• Actively support project leadership with risk mitigation strategies and system-level control solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of products processes and tools and contribute to platform architecture evolution.
• Represent the LLC engineering discipline during customer meetings design reviews and technical audits.
• Set and promote best practices across software delivery documentation and team development.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Independently draft comprehensive functional and detailed specifications for large and complex projects based on customer requirements the order file and the defined VI controls architecture.
• Select optimal solutions using standardised modules and re-use of library blocks to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Apply and enforce engineering standards development procedures and quality guidelines.
• Realise complex controls applications and subsystems by building configuring programming testing and documenting them thoroughly.
• Design and develop new control modules to extend and strengthen the standard control libraries.
• Perform functional analyses interpret user requirements and translate them into reliable control system designs.
• Evaluate and align mechanical layouts for functional and controls compliance.
• Independently manage commissioning according to the plan in coordination with site supervisors and project leaders.
• Ensure complete and high-quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation and deliverables.
• Provide technical advice to the Project Leader Engineering and Project Manager regarding complex or multi-disciplinary issues.
• Report technical progress deviations and risk mitigation plans to the Project Leader Engineering and Group Leader.
• Coordinate and mentor Controls Engineers within the project team ensuring clarity of goals and deliverables.
• Maintain cost awareness and manage allocated budget for the LLC workstream.
• Apply a strong understanding of tools standards and methodologies in day-to-day work.
• Available for and capable of managing multi-disciplinary activities ensuring integration and consistency.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of planning ownership and project discipline.