Senior Automation Engineer PLC / SCADA

PLC / SCADA Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program

  PLC logic

  and

  SCADA systems

  for heat treatment furnaces.
• Configure, integrate, and test automation hardware including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and communication networks.
• Develop SCADA graphics, alarms, and reporting features to support furnace process monitoring and control.
• Perform system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and corrective actions for automation-related issues.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and site acceptance testing of new furnace control systems.
• Maintain and update control system documentation including wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and software backups.
• Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical engineers, and project teams to ensure automation solutions meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to maintenance and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with

  safety standards, industry regulations, and quality procedures

  .

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors Degree (or Diploma with relevant experience) in

  Electrical / Electronics / Automation / Instrumentation Engineering

  .
• Proven experience in

  PLC programming

  (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of

  SCADA/HMI development tools

  (e.g., WinCC, Wonderware, iFIX, Ignition).
• Hands-on experience with

  industrial communication protocols

  (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC, etc.).
• Familiarity with

  heat treatment furnace processes

  or other high-temperature industrial systems is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to

  PID control loops

  , temperature control, and process automation.
• Experience with

  VFDs, servo drives, and industrial instrumentation

  .
• Knowledge of

  industrial safety standards (IEC, ISO, NFPA, etc.)

  .
• Previous experience in the

  metallurgy, automotive, or manufacturing industries

  .

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Involvement in challenging, high-technology automation projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.