PLC Automation Engineer (Automotive Industry)

Siemens; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in automation is looking for a PLC Automation Engineer specialized in the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia. The role involves troubleshooting Siemens Automation systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant project experience and a degree in electrical or automation engineering. Benefits include flexible working conditions and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Mobile working for 2-3 days per week

Inclusive culture

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 projects experience in the automotive industry is a must.
• Knowledge of Siemens Automation systems required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Engineer will act as a bridge between customer and automotive line builders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Siemens Automation Systems.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards in PLC-related activities.

Skills

Siemens Automation systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, automation, or related discipline

Tools

TIA Portal

S7-1500F

ET200SP

Unified HMI

Job description

PLC Automation Engineer (Automotive Industry) - Saudi Arabia/Jeddah

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant international team.

Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. Our mission is to support customers in maximizing growth, profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries. Ready to create your own journey?

Join our Digital Industry as PLC Automation Engineer (Automotive Industry) and help us transform the everyday by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Engineer must be skilled and knowledgeable on Siemens Automation systems – TIA portal, S7-1500F, ET200SP, Unified HMI runtime in Automotive Industry
• Minimum 2-3 projects experience in Automotive industry is MUST
• Engineer will be a bridge between Customer Team and Automotive Line Builders and help them for quick resolutions of issues, guide them on Siemens technical front.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address and fix problems related to Siemens Automation Systems.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Profinet network performance, ensure system reliability, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to safety and quality standards in all PLC-related activities.
• Support OPC UA configuration and interface with MES.
• Training on Siemens automation system on demand
• Support to prepare documentation of network configurations, processes, procedures and manuals for ease of troubleshooting
• Collaborate with End customer production and engineering teams to enhance system performance.
• Support routine maintenance activities performed by Maintenance team and updates to ensure optimal operation of PLC systems.

Good to have:

• Implementation of SINEC, SINEMA Systems Implementation.
• Support to Configure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches.
• Support to Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.

Your success is grounded in:

• Minimum 2-3 projects experience in Automotive industry is MUST
• Engineer must be skilled and knowledgeable on Siemens Automation systems – TIA portal, S7-1500F, ET200SP, Unified HMI runtime in Automotive Industry
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., electrical, automation, or related discipline).
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address and fix problems related to Siemens Automation Systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

You’ll benefit from:

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• The foundation to develop personally and professionally.
• Extraordinary variety of learning & development opportunities.

Transform the everyday with us:

We value your outstanding identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements. Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote, virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time.

1- Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.

2- Only applicants with Automative industry background shall be considered.