PLC / Automation Engineer, Robotics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Acquire knowledge of the current PLC programs and electrical designs during the transition period, ensuring proper documentation.

• Sustain and enhance PLC programs for robots and associated equipment utilizing Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or Codesys.

• Collaborate with the team to manage safety logic, which includes emergency stops, interlocks, and designated safe zones.

• Establish connections between PLCs, embedded controllers, and the cloud platform through OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and Profinet protocols.

• Commission systems on-site and provide support during initial operations.

• Develop testing procedures and maintain up-to-date documentation.

• Assume responsibility for PLC programs, safety logic, and site commissioning following the transition.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in PLC programming within production environments, preferably in machine building or robotics.

• Practical commissioning experience on-site.

• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages, with a preference for Structured Text.

• Familiarity with safety PLCs or safety functionalities.

• Capability to interpret and adjust electrical schematics.

• Openness to travel for handover and commissioning purposes.

• Proficient in English.

• Spanish language skills are advantageous.

• Desirable skills: Knowledge of OPC UA, robot integration (industrial arms or mobile robots), HMI/SCADA, and awareness of machinery safety standards (ISO 13849).

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment.

• 40 hours per week.

• 24 days of annual leave.

• A structured 12-week handover process.

• Several weeks on-site at the partner’s location abroad during the handover.