Aviation Controls Project Engineer - PLC & Systems Delivery

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics automation company is seeking a Controls Project Engineer in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will design and program PLC controls for material handling systems, overseeing budgets and schedules while commissioning systems at customer sites. Candidates should possess a technical degree and have 8+ years of project engineering experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with diverse teams are essential. The position requires excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Qualifications

• Technical degree at least at bachelor level.
• 8+ years of experience in project engineering environment.
• Ability to develop PLC applications.
• Knowledge of design practices and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC controls for material handling systems.
• Manage technical solutions pertinent to Control engineering.
• Commission the material handling system at customer sites.
• Monitor project budget and schedule.

Skills

PLC programming (TIA Portal, Siemens S7-300 & 400 series, Siemens S7-1500 series)

Knowledge of fieldbus technology (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Adaptability and multi-tasking

Experience with SCADA applications

Education

Technical degree (Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Automation, etc.)

Tools

TIA Portal

Siemens PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

A leading logistics automation company is seeking a Controls Project Engineer in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will design and program PLC controls for material handling systems, overseeing budgets and schedules while commissioning systems at customer sites. Candidates should possess a technical degree and have 8+ years of project engineering experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with diverse teams are essential. The position requires excellent verbal and written skills in English.