Junior Siemens PLC Programmer/ Automation Technician

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Junior Siemens PLC Programmer/ Automation Technician to support the development, modification, commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ practical industrial PLC programming experience

• Practical experience with Siemens S7-1200 and/or S7-1500 PLCs

• Practical experience using Siemens TIA Portal

• Experience programming in LAD/Ladder Logic and preferably SCL/Structured Text

• Experience with Siemens WinCC HMI systems

• Working knowledge of Profinet industrial networks

• Ability to read and understand industrial electrical schematics

• Practical industrial fault-finding and troubleshooting experience

• Experience working with VFDs/inverters, preferably Siemens G120/G120C

• Basic understanding of digital and analogue I/O, including 24 VDC, 0–10 V and 4–20 mA

• Experience commissioning or modifying industrial machinery

• Good written and spoken English

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness to work on production equipment when required

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify Siemens PLC programs under supervision

• Develop and modify Siemens HMI screens, alarms and operator interfaces

• Assist with automation projects and machine upgrades

• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation and control-system faults

• Assist with machine commissioning and testing

• Develop and maintain PLC/HMI documentation

• Perform structured testing before changes are submitted for approval

• Follow established PLC programming standards and software version-control procedures

• Assist with improving machine reliability, automation and production efficiency

• Work closely with maintenance and production personnel to identify and resolve automation problems

• Clearly document faults, modifications and solutions

• Escalate complex or high-risk automation issues to the Continuous Improvement Manager