PLC Engineer

Your Mission

This position is responsible for developing digital maintenance content and implementing a smart maintenance system using IoT technologies in HMGICS' smart factory. Key tasks include installing sensors, modifying PLC function blocks and ladder logic software, programming in C# and Java, resolving network issues related to Profinet and industrial Ethernet protocols, and supporting shift-to-shift activities. The role also involves executing action plans to reduce maintenance downtime and providing full-time interpretation support for the maintenance team.

What To Expect

• Development and application of smart facility and equipment maintenance systems using IoT technology, including the implementation of installation and maintenance procedures.
• Periodic monitoring of digital and smart maintenance systems and driving improvements in maintenance tools (e.g., maintenance automation).
• Collaboration with HMC HQ and other stakeholders to develop scalable IoT proof-of-concept execution specifications.
• Analysis of root causes for failures within the ICT maintenance system and establishment of countermeasures.
• Support group leaders with shift follow-up activities.
• Execution of action plans to achieve maintenance downtime goals.
• Support for managing key maintenance metrics such as budget, downtime, personnel, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and computer systems.
• On-site support for local machinery and parts suppliers.
• Training of team members on new equipment and technologies.
• Regular reporting.
• Compliance with applicable standards, laws, and internal guidelines.
• General manager support, including full-time interpretation.
• Lead and supervise technicians within the maintenance team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automation field.
• Experience working with Siemens systems or Siemens-affiliated vendors.
• Advanced knowledge of Siemens S7-1500 series PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Proficiency in ladder diagram programming, function blocks, and functions.
• Advanced skills in WinCC (design and setup).
• Intermediate knowledge of Java or C#.
• Understanding of Profinet and industrial Ethernet protocols.
• Intermediate proficiency in JSON and Node.js.
• Familiarity with Linux OS (Debian or Ubuntu).
• Intermediate experience with MQTT.
• Experience with IO-Link sensors and masters, including the ability to distinguish data types and configure data transfer using JSON and MQTT.
• Understanding of OPC UA.
• Intermediate knowledge of relational databases such as MS-SQL and MySQL.