PLC Control Specialist

Join Our Dynamic Team as a PLC Control Specialist

Are you a skilled and motivated individual with a passion for solving complex technical challenges? Do you want to be part of a growing company delivering cutting-edge solutions? NICA Technologies is seeking a talented PLC Control Specialist to join our team and make a real impact on exciting turnkey industrial engineering solutions in the field of consumer electronics manufacturing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical expertise and contribute to the success of our innovative projects while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Design and Development:

Create control and regulation programs for automated systems and machines using PLC programming languages like Ladder Diagram or Structured Text.

• Troubleshooting and Maintenance:

Diagnose and resolve faults in existing PLC systems and conduct maintenance tasks to ensure continuous operation.

• System Commissioning:

Oversee the installation and integration of programs into physical processes, often on-site, and then introduce the system to the customer.

• Optimization:

Further develop and optimize control programs and processes to enhance efficiency, operability, and production output.

• Visualization and Documentation:

Create plans, instructions, and documentation for the PLC systems, which includes diagrams and overviews of system functions.

• Project Management:

Analyze client requirements and coordinate projects with various stakeholders, from technical discussions and project scheduling to execution and commissioning.

Related Tasks

• On-site Customer Support and Training:

Provide technical assistance and training to customers and corporate personnel on the safe and efficient use of PLC systems.

• Collaboration:

Work with cross-functional engineering teams and other technicians to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement system improvements.

• Client Consultation:

Use technical expertise to advise clients on potential conversions or new system applications, and assist in sales activities.

• Additional Tasks:

Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• PLC Programming Languages:

Proficiency in PLC systems like OMRON, Mitsubishi, Siemens, and in PLC languages such as Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), and Instruction List (IL).

• Communication Protocols:

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and OPC.

· SCADA Experience:

Familiar with hands-on experience in SCADA software like Wonderware, Ignition, GE iFix.

• Automation and Engineering:

A strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and process engineering principles related to automation.

• Technical Documentation:

Skills in creating and interpreting schematic and logic flow diagrams.

Educational Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

· Relevant certifications in PLC and SCADA systems are a plus.

Soft Skills:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Experience

· Minimum of [3] years of hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA programming in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

· Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems.

· Previous involvement in system integration projects is highly desirable.

· Familiarity with process automation and control system engineering best practices.

Additional Information

· Willingness to travel globally to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting tasks as needed.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

· Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards in automation systems.