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 andcommissioning.

**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:

- Additional Tasks:
Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

**Skills & Knowledge Required**
- PLC Programming Languages:
Proficiency in PLC systems like OMRON, Mitsubshi, 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 softwares 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.