Controls Engineer for Bodyshop-Saudi Arabia

Segula Technologies; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering group that shapes the future through innovative projects in energy efficiency and automation. As a Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer, you will leverage your expertise in PLC and HMI programming to support manufacturing teams and ensure seamless operations in Bodyshop environments. This role offers you the chance to work on exciting projects, design control architectures, and enhance production processes. You will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and initiative, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies in various industries. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Bodyshop with strong knowledge of PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to evaluate technical proposals and hardware designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for offline and onsite support.
• Design and validate controls architecture for Bodyshop.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Drive Programming

SCADA Programming

Robotic Bodyshop Programming

Technical Proposal Evaluation

Electrical Hardware Design Evaluation

Software Hardware Design Evaluation

Siemens Automation Solutions

MES Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

EPLAN-P8

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

Controls Engineer/PLC programmer:

Job Purpose:

Engineer with previous experience in Bodyshop and able to work independently. Expertise in PLC, HMI, Drive, Andon, and SCADA programming.

Responsibility Description:

• Control Engineer should work with client Manufacturing engineering team for offline and onsite support.
• Evaluate the controls data from line builder.
• Co-ordinate and participate in review meetings with Line builders for controls DAP and buy-offs and handover.
• Capability to design and validate the controls architecture for Bodyshop.
• Sound knowledge of BOM/part list creation and product selection.
• Support Production team to resolve line issues & Prove process capability.
• Knowledge of Electrical drawing preparation and review (E-plan).
• Cooperate providing clear communication between Line builders and Manufacturing and engineering team.
• Preparation/standardization IO list (Robot and field IO list).
• Safety Design Reviews.
• Ensure Compliance to Build Standards.
• Network validation offline and onsite.
• Ensure validate all the configuration of Vision Systems.
• Review Network Topology and Validate application.
• Support Build Events during Project Phases (Support Production team to resolve line issues & Prove process capability).
• Facilitate and support training of plant team members / maintenance.
• Debug PLC Program and HMI program.
• Customization of PLC & HMI program.
• Perform Installation Assessment.
• Software Programming and validate the Cell Automation.

Qualifications

Working Experience:

• Preferable previous experience in Automotive – Robotic Bodyshop programming and Installation.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Able to evaluate and approve Technical Proposals.
• Able to evaluate and approve Electrical Hardware Designs.
• Able to evaluate and approve Software Hardware Designs.
• Advanced skills in Siemens Automation Architecture and Solutions.
• Experienced in Installation & commissioning of Brown field & Green Field projects.
• Knowledge in Robotic weld shop PLC and HMI programming, Robot to PLC interfacing, MES communication, etc.
• Work experience with weld line suppliers / contractors.
• Knowledge of Utility drawing and calculation (AIR & WATER).
• Hands on experience with Siemens 1500 safety series PLCs (1518F) Unified comfort panel HMIs (MTP).
• Expertise with TIA portal.
• Experience in Block logic and sequential programming.
• Identify and eliminate equipment concerns and conduct FMEA & MFMEA for robotic automation line equipment's.
• English (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Power Point and Outlook), EPLAN-P8, Siemens.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity to improve area results, going beyond the assigned work.
• Knowledge in Profinet and Profi-safe communication.
• Knowledge in Interface with robots and other equipment, Standard I/O interface, Safety concept, Robot Zone Concept, etc.
• Knowledge of AC and DC Drives and motorization.
• Knowledge in Safety tools, devices, solutions, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Vision System.
• Knowledge of Virtual commissioning.
• Basic knowledge of robot programming (ABB & Kuka).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted