Lead Automation Engineer — PLC/HMI & Plant Control (Travel)

Bühler Gruppe; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bühler Gruppe is seeking an experienced Automation Project Engineer to lead and implement PLC-based control systems for industrial automation projects. The role requires coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring designs meet customer expectations, with global commissioning responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering, strong PLC/HMI know-how, and proven project management and documentation skills, along with willingness to travel for assignments.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial process automation and in implementing PLC-based control systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI systems (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal).
• Skilled in technical documentation and specification writing.
• Professional experience in project management.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise Project Engineers on projects and ensure designs meet customer expectations.
• Develop and implement demanding automation projects in plant control systems.
• Define software concepts based on documentation and specifications.
• Plan and control projects, including budget, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate stakeholders (customers, sales, mechanical engineering, technology).
• Participate in project reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Program and test PLC software per guidelines and standards.
• Commission plant control systems domestically and abroad.

Skills

Process automation

PLC & HMI

Documentation

Project management

Communication (English)

Planning & organization

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Bühler Gruppe is seeking an experienced Automation Project Engineer to lead and implement PLC-based control systems for industrial automation projects. The role requires coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring designs meet customer expectations, with global commissioning responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering, strong PLC/HMI know-how, and proven project management and documentation skills, along with willingness to travel for assignments.