Automation Engineer Lead - PLC/SCADA & Project Delivery

BlackCube Labs; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs in Makati, Philippines is seeking an experienced automation engineer to support project engineers, develop and implement automation projects, and define software concepts from documentation and specifications to ensure customer expectations are met.

The role involves coordinating stakeholders, planning budgets and schedules, testing PLC/HMI solutions (Siemens S7, TIA Portal), conducting commissioning abroad, and traveling as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial process automation and PLC-based control systems advantageous.
• Proven ability to design and implement automation solutions.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise Project Engineers on projects and ensure design meets customer expectations.
• Develop and implement automation projects in plant control systems.
• Define software concepts from documentation and specifications.
• Project planning and controlling; budget, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate stakeholders (customers, sales, mechanical engineering, technology).
• Participate in Project Reviews with the Project Manager/Director.
• Attend cross-functional meetings with team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Program and test PLC software according to guidelines.
• Carry out commissioning of plant control systems domestically and abroad.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Project management

Technical documentation

English communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Job description

BlackCube Labs in Makati, Philippines is seeking an experienced automation engineer to support project engineers, develop and implement automation projects, and define software concepts from documentation and specifications to ensure customer expectations are met.

The role involves coordinating stakeholders, planning budgets and schedules, testing PLC/HMI solutions (Siemens S7, TIA Portal), conducting commissioning abroad, and traveling as required.