Electrical PLC Engineer

Electrical PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer is required for a leading global engineering manufacturer based in Augusta.

The successful Electrical PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer will maintain and optimise Siemens S5-controlled production equipment diagnose electrical and automation faults modify PLC programs and complete remedial work to reduce downtime.

The Electrical PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer must have Hands-on Siemens S5 and STEP 5 experience including PLC fault-finding I/O diagnostics and legacy automation systems. Candidates with Siemens S7 or TIA Portal experience only will not be considered.

Salary and Benefits

• $90000$100000 Depending on experience
• Healthcare and Medical benefits
• 5% Annual Incentive Plan
• Unlimited PTO

Electrical PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer Role

• Maintain troubleshoot and optimise Siemens S5 PLC-controlled machinery and production equipment.
• Create modify upload and download Siemens S5 PLC programs using STEP 5 software.
• Diagnose PLC logic I/O communication electrical control circuit and field-device faults completing the necessary remedial work.
• Read electrical schematics and support low-voltage medium-voltage and AC/DC electrical systems.
• Work with production maintenance electrical mechanical and process teams to improve equipment reliability minimise downtime and support legacy-system upgrades.
• Site based in North Augusta.

Electrical PLC Engineer / Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer Requirements

• Hands-on Siemens S5 PLC programming maintenance and fault-finding experience is essential; candidates with Siemens S7 or TIA Portal experience only will not be considered.
• Practical experience using Siemens STEP 5 software to access monitor back up modify and restore PLC programs.
• Knowledge of STEP 5 programming formats including Statement List Ladder Diagram and Control System Flowchart.
• Strong industrial electrical experience including I/O systems sensors actuators control circuits safety circuits and electrical schematics.
• Experience diagnosing legacy PLC hardware and industrial communication faults ideally including Profibus SINEC or serial communication systems.
• Commutable to the site daily in North Augusta or willing to relocate.