The company is seeking a PLC Automation Engineer to join their team in the automotive industry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping to transform everyday processes and find innovative solutions. The position involves being a bridge between the customer team and automotive line builders, providing quick resolutions and guidance on the company technical matters.
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Location: Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time; mobile working 2 to 3 days per week as a global standard
Responsibilities:
- Expertise in automation systems, including TIA portal, S7-1500F, ET200SP, and Unified HMI runtime, specifically in the automotive industry.
- Minimum 2-3 projects experience in the automotive industry is required.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Automation Systems.
- Monitor and ensure reliability of Profinet network performance, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Support OPC UA configuration and interface with MES.
- Provide training on automation systems as needed.
- Collaborate with customer production and engineering teams to enhance system performance.
- Support routine maintenance and updates for optimal operation of PLC systems.
- Configuring and installing network devices and implementing security measures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., electrical, automation, or related discipline).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Experience with SINEC and SINEMA systems implementation is a plus.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements with candidates.
Note: Only complete applications will be considered in the selection process, and applicants must have a background in the automotive industry.
