Lead PLC Engineer - Renewable Energy Automation

FairPlay Engineering; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to design, program, test, and commission advanced control systems for high-tech automation in the renewable energy sector. You will collaborate with software, service, and production teams to develop new functionalities and continuously improve existing systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of PLC experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a PLC Engineer.
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens, and/or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
• Proficiency in Structured Text (ST) programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and measurement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize PLC-based control systems.
• Implement new machine functionalities and improve existing solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers to create user-friendly HMI interfaces.
• Test, debug, and commission control applications.
• Provide technical support during commissioning, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities, both remotely and on-site.
• Support production, service, and customer teams with technical expertise.
• Take ownership of projects within your discipline from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate priorities with internal stakeholders, including management, sales, and customer service teams.

Education

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

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

FairPlay Engineering is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to design, program, test, and commission advanced control systems for high-tech automation in the renewable energy sector. You will collaborate with software, service, and production teams to develop new functionalities and continuously improve existing systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of PLC experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley platforms.