Senior PLC Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Benefits package

On-the-job training

Collaborative team

Zero Harm policy

Onsite role

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior PLC Engineer to design, develop, program, commission, and support industrial automation systems based on B&R platforms. Lead automation projects, create machine control software, integrate with Metasys CIM, and guide engineers and system integrators worldwide.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, technical leadership, and establishing coding standards while collaborating with customers and stakeholders to ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Automation Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 7+ years of industrial automation experience
• 5+ years hands-on with B&R or other PLC products
• Proven experience in machine automation and building management system applications
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Project leadership capability
• Customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to travel internationally for commissioning and support

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software using B&R Automation Studio.
• Develop machine control logic, sequences, and safety functions.
• Configure and program B&R PLCs, HMIs, industrial PCs, and I/O systems.
• Develop and maintain reusable software libraries and standards.
• Create software architecture for complex automation systems.
• Design and develop operator interfaces using Metasys CIM/Pcvue.
• Integrate PLC systems with SCADA, EMS, and Manufacturing Intelligence platforms.
• Develop alarm management, diagnostics, and data logging functions.
• Integrate industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA.
• Interface with third-party equipment and field devices.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and stakeholders.
• Review functional specifications and develop software design documents.
• Conduct FAT/SAT and support commissioning and startup globally.
• Ensure project delivery within schedule and quality standards.
• Mentor junior automation engineers.
• Review software code and engineering deliverables.
• Establish engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting and project execution.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues.
• Support production plants and customer sites.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support.

Skills

B&R Automation Studio

B&R PLC Programming

Structured Text

Ladder Diagram

Function Block Diagram

Safety PLC Programming

OPC UA

SQL Databases

C/C++ knowledge

Version Control (Git/SVN)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Metasys CIM/Pcvue

Job description

Who we are

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What you will do

The Senior PLC Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, commissioning, and support of industrial automation systems based on B&R Automation platforms. The role involves leading automation projects, developing machine control software, integrating motion control and Metasys CIM systems, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and providing technical leadership to engineers or SI.

How you will do it

Automation System Development

• Design and develop PLC software using B&R Automation Studio.
• Develop machine control logic, sequences, and safety functions.
• Configure and program B&R PLCs, HMIs, industrial PCs, and I/O systems.
• Develop and maintain reusable software libraries and standards.
• Create software architecture for complex automation systems.

HMI & SCADA Development

• Design and develop operator interfaces using Metasys CIM/Pcvue.
• Integrate PLC systems with SCADA, EMS, and Manufacturing Intelligence platforms.
• Develop alarm management, diagnostics, and data logging functions.

System Integration

• Integrate industrial communication protocols including: Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA.
• Interface with third-party equipment and field devices.

Project Execution

• Participate in technical discussions with customers and stakeholders.
• Review functional specifications and develop software design documents.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Support machine commissioning and startup activities globally.
• Ensure project delivery within schedule and quality standards.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior automation engineers.
• Review software code and engineering deliverables.
• Establish engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting and project execution.

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve control system issues.
• Support production plants and customer sites.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support.

B&R Expertise

• B&R Automation Studio
• B&R PLC Programming
• Structured Text (ST)
• Ladder Diagram (LD)
• Function Block Diagram (FBD)
• Safety PLC Programming
• Programming & IT IEC 61131-3 Programming Standards
• OPC UA
• SQL Databases
• C/C++ knowledge (preferred)
• Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)

What we look for

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Automation Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 7+ years of industrial automation experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with B&R or other PLC products.
• Proven experience in machine automation and building management system applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Project leadership capability.
• Customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning and support.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• #LI-GO1 #LI-Onsite

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.