PLC Commissioning Engineer

Vanderlande; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in Dubai seeks a PLC Engineer to deliver high-performing baggage handling systems from development through commissioning.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (S7-400/1500), Simatic Manager S7, TIA, WinCC Flexible, and drive technologies, plus strong collaboration with design, IT and R&D teams to meet safety and performance targets across BHS/Cargo projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation or related field
• Minimum 5 years automation experience with Siemens PLCs
• Experience with S7-400/S7-1500, Profinet/Profibus
• Hands-on with WinCC and HMIs
• Familiarity with e-Plan and AutoCAD is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork in international projects

Responsibilities

• Develop and commission PLC software per BHS/CHS specs
• Analyze mechanical, electrical, and control drawings against project requirements
• Prepare design and commissioning documentation
• Collaborate with design teams, IT, and simulation engineers
• Provide onsite support and optimize system performance
• Review customer specs to ensure requirements are met
• Stay updated on new product developments and feedback to R&D

Skills

Siemens PLCs

WinCC Flexible

HMI design

Drive systems

System integration

Stakeholder communication

Profinet/Profibus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or related field

Tools

Siemens Simatic S7-400

Siemens S7-1500

TIA Portal

e-Plan

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Together we make the difference

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

Join our Engineering Team in Dubai as a PLC Engineer and play a key role in delivering high-performing Baggage/Cargo Handling Systems from development through commissioning.

What are my job responsibilities?

• Develop and commission PLC software while respecting BHS/CHS rules to guarantee the system's high functional performance, eliminate system redundancies, and meet project requirements.
• Analyze the mechanical layout, Electrical, and control drawings with the project specifications, ensuring that the system's functional and operational aspects are achievable as per the specification and delivered on time.
• Good Knowledge of BHS/CHS Process, Safety Systems, and third-party interfaces like ATR, Xray, Sorters, Lifts, etc.
• Prepare necessary design documentation such as Functional Design Specification, Operator Manuals, Training Manuals, etc., describing the system operation from an automation perspective.
• Generate Commissioning documentation such as Method statements, pre-commissioning checklist, Test protocols, and Testing & Commissioning Plan.
• Liaising with the respective design teams, in addition to IT and Simulation Engineers, on the control aspects of the system design, paying attention to drive selection, fieldbus topology, and safety considerations to fulfil the required functional requirements are delivered during the commissioning phase.
• Undertake and support all levels of Testing and liaise with respective integration teams to test the designed system with different stakeholders, provide required system training to stakeholders, and close snags successfully.
• Provide onsite support to improve system performance by monitoring and optimizing Systems where necessary for existing projects (BHS and/or CHS).
• Actively participate in training new products (e.g., Baggage Base Logic), keep up with the latest developments, and provide feedback to engineering team members and R&D/HQ.
• Peer review and provide feedback on low-level control estimates and technical documents during the Bid phase.
• Review customer specifications and ensure the systems offered fully meet the client’s operational requirements.
• Will be responsible for following occupational health, safety, security, environment and quality processes as stipulated in the Project HSSE Plan and Project Quality Plan, respectively.
• Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Instrumentation or Electro-Mechanical or Electrical or Electronic Engineering or in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of automation experience in object-orientated software, programming and commissioning involving Siemens PLCs (Simatic Manager S7, TIA), Simatic Failsafe Systems, HMIs (WinCC Flexible), Drives (Sinamics, MicroMaster, SEW, Nord, etc.), specifically in Baggage Handling or Cargo Handling Systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens Simatic S7-400 & 1500 systems on Profibus and Profinet.
• Experience in WinCC and S7-400FH systems & CFC is an added advantage.
• Excellent collaborative and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Stakeholders.
• Experience with software like e-Plan, and AutoCAD will be an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment safety standards and basic Electrical engineering concepts will be an added advantage.
• Excellent collaborative, organizational skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with internal & external stakeholders effectively.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

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