PLC controls Engineer

Job Title: PLC Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test PLC control systems for automated equipment and machinery.
  

• Develop and modify ladder logic, function block, and structured text programs.
  

• Interface PLCs with HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, actuators, and other control components.
  

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLC-controlled systems during commissioning and production phases.
  

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on system design and integration.
  

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry codes, and customer specifications.
  

• Maintain detailed technical documentation including wiring diagrams, logic flowcharts, and system manuals.
  

• Provide support for system upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

• Train maintenance staff and operators on PLC-based equipment and controls.
  

• Participate in FAT/SAT, onsite testing, and field service visits as needed.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Automation Engineering.
  

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
  

• Certification in PLC programming or automation systems is a plus.
  

Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms: Siemens (S7-300/400/1200/1500), Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000), Mitsubishi, Schneider, etc.
  

• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA configuration tools (e.g., WinCC, FactoryTalk, iFIX, Wonderware).
  

• Familiarity with communication protocols: Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC.
  

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
  

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
  

• Understanding of control panel design and instrumentation.
  

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.