Senior PLC & Automation Engineer
Knobelsdorff (KE)
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Job summary
Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead design, programming, and commissioning of industrial control systems. You will develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, support system integration, and provide technical leadership throughout project execution.
The role requires hands-on wiring, testing, FAT/SAT participation, and collaboration with customers and vendors. You will travel up to 30% for startup and commissioning, applying Rockwell platforms and industrial
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience programming and commissioning PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
Responsibilities
- Lead automation projects from design through startup and commissioning.
- Design industrial control systems, including control panels, networking architecture, and field device integration.
- Interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, specifications, and customer requirements to develop control system solutions.
- Develop and document PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications using standardized and reusable programming practices.
- Configure automation hardware including PLCs, HMIs, managed switches, VFDs, protocol converters, and related control devices.
- Create project documentation including I/O lists, functional design specifications, test procedures, and commissioning documents.
- Support FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot control systems and implement programming modifications to optimize system performance.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to field technicians and project team members.
- Participate in customer meetings to define project scope, operational requirements, and automation strategies.
- Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and automation platforms.
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Job description
Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead design, programming, and commissioning of industrial control systems. You will develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, support system integration, and provide technical leadership throughout project execution.
The role requires hands-on wiring, testing, FAT/SAT participation, and collaboration with customers and vendors. You will travel up to 30% for startup and commissioning, applying Rockwell platforms and industrial
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