Electrical PLC Engineer

AL QAHTANI PIPE COATING INDUSTRIES COMPANY; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 149,981 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

AL QAHTANI PIPE COATING INDUSTRIES COMPANY in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province is seeking an experienced Electrical PLC Engineer to design, maintain, and optimize industrial automation systems. You will develop control software, troubleshoot hardware, and mentor junior engineers.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience, hands-on PLC programming skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering environments focusing on software design and development.
• Proficient in English for professional use.
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting and software debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC control software.
• Design HMI systems and sensor interfaces.
• Conduct fault finding and system maintenance.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)

HMI design

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical PLC Engineer to design, maintain, and optimize industrial automation systems. You will develop control software, troubleshoot hardware, integrate modern technologies with legacy systems, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has hands‑on PLC programming skills, strong troubleshooting abilities, and experience with industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC control software (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• Design and implement HMI systems and sensor interfaces
• Conduct fault finding, root‑cause analysis, and system maintenance
• Integrate old and new automation devices and technologies
• Prepare design documentation including PLC code, HMIs, BOMs, and one‑line drawings
• Support and debug field issues in existing systems
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and on‑site prototyping
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in team development
• Ensure safety compliance across all automation designs
• Support management on intellectual property matters

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field

Experience

• +5 years in an engineering environment
• Professional in English
• Experience in engineering environments with software design and development
• Strong background in hardware troubleshooting and software debugging
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Project management and documentation skills

Languages

• Professional in English

Key Skills

• Proficiency in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC programming
• Hands‑on experience in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of new‑generation sensors, transducers, and automation components
• Ability to design and update PLC and HMI programs
• Expertise in industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Capability to integrate legacy and modern devices seamlessly
• Strong skills in creating automation packages and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Analytical problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork and mentoring abilities