STS Crane PLC Software Engineer (ABB) - Automation & SCADA

Liebherr Group; Killarney; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Travel opportunities

Training and development

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

On-site facilities

Career progression

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is seeking a talented PLC Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of automation systems for Ship-to-Shore cranes in Ireland.

The role focuses on ABB PLCs (AC500/AC800M) with programming and integration into HMI/SCADA systems. You will design, implement, and test control logic, collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, and travel for site installations and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial PLC programming.
• Strong proficiency with ABB PLCs (AC500, AC800M) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain ABB PLC-based control systems for STS cranes.
• Develop automation logic using ABB Automation Builder, Control Builder, and IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Integrate PLCs with HMI/SCADA systems for real‑time monitoring and diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to ensure safe and efficient crane operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Support system commissioning, testing, and documentation at port terminals.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Industrial PLC programming

Electrical control systems

HMI/SCADA integration

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

ABB AC500

ABB AC800M

ABB Automation Builder

Control Builder

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Profibus

Profinet

Job description

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is seeking a talented PLC Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of automation systems for Ship-to-Shore cranes in Ireland.

The role focuses on ABB PLCs (AC500/AC800M) with programming and integration into HMI/SCADA systems. You will design, implement, and test control logic, collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, and travel for site installations and commissioning.