PV Plant Commissioning Engineer - SCADA & Automation

SMA Solar Technology AG; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working / remote work

Supplementary pension plan

Job summary

SMA Solar Technology AG in Milano, Italy seeks a System Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, design validation, diagnostics and first-line technical troubleshooting for utility-scale PV systems. The role acts as the primary technical decision-maker during commissioning and supports regional SWEU expertise across countries.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, diagnosing issues, coordinating with Field Service, planning activities, and ensuring safety and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Certifications in industrial automation are an advantage.
• Experience with PLC programming, SCADA, and IT networks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first-line commissioning expert for utility-scale and commercial PV plants, energy management systems, SCADA platforms, PLCs and communication infrastructure.
• Review and validate electrical, automation, control and communication system designs before commissioning, identifying technical risks and gaps.
• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting and root cause analysis remotely and on-site.
• Define and implement corrective actions whenever possible and determine when specialist field intervention is required.
• Escalate complex issues and coordinate specialist interventions with Field Service and PPM resources when required.
• Plan commissioning activities and priorities in coordination with the Project Management team.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, test records, commissioning protocols and project documentation.
• Support field testing and validation of new technologies, products and software releases.
• Provide technical coaching and guidance to service engineers, partners and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, technical standards and company requirements during remote and on-site activities.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial IT networks

Root cause analysis

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Certifications in industrial automation (advantage)

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming software

Job description

SMA Solar Technology AG in Milano, Italy seeks a System Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, design validation, diagnostics and first-line technical troubleshooting for utility-scale PV systems. The role acts as the primary technical decision-maker during commissioning and supports regional SWEU expertise across countries.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, diagnosing issues, coordinating with Field Service, planning activities, and ensuring safety and standards compliance.