Senior PLC Engineer - B&R Automation & SCADA Lead

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

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.