PLC Software Engineer (Automation Industry)

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers to deliver high-performance automation systems that meet rigorous standards for safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with internal & external on control design and process flow. Implementation of SCADA/PLC/DCS projects from concept to design, configuration & programming, testing and commissioning for process plants.
• Developing and troubleshooting PLC & HMI/ SCADA program
• Troubleshoot electrical design and software issues together with assembly/debug team.
• Lead and provide coaching, supervise, make sound decisions and guide to Control Engineer and electrical team.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet, Profinet, ProfibusDP ,Profibus PA, Modbus communication
• Hands on experience but not limit on SIEMENS, OMRON, ALLEN BRADLEY PLC & WINCC HMI or other SCADA systems is essential.
• Oversee the preparation of project documentation for new and refurbish projects.
• Able to carry out testing & commissioning at project site independently locally as well overseas.
• Arrange resources to support project and service team to meet the required timeline
• Occasionally travel local & oversea is required
• Assist and arrange support on IT,OT, IQ,OQ, PQ for new project
• Other duties as assigned by the Management

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication) or equivalent
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Must have knowledge in computer systems, and high-level knowledge of software applications on PLC’s, vision control system with preferable experience in integrated manufacturing systems
• Must have high level knowledge of Industrial Networks architectures (Ethernet IP, Control Net & Profibus)
• Experience of working on an MES system will be a bonus
• Knowledge of machine control systems
• Good inter personal skills.
• Detail-oriented for understanding complex systems and the ability to pay attention to details, as a minor error can result in major problems.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Well organized and respectful of project deadlines
• Ability to communicate in an open, clear, precise and effective manner with customers, peers and all levels of management
• Have good knowledge of industry accepted good automated manufacturing practices (GAMP) and validation process (is an advantage)
• Organizational skills for keeping track of project budgets, employees and schedules simultaneously.
• Can speak and write in English