PLC & IoT Engineer - #1108145

Your Mission

This position is responsible for developing digital maintenance content and implementing a smart maintenance system using IoT technologies in HMGICS' smart factory. Key tasks include installing sensors, modifying PLC function blocks and ladder logic software, programming in C# and Java, resolving network issues related to Profinet and industrial Ethernet protocols, and supporting shift-to-shift activities. The role also involves executing action plans to reduce maintenance downtime and providing full-time interpretation support for the maintenance team.

What To Expect

• Development and application of smart facility and equipment maintenance systems using IoT technology, including the implementation of installation and maintenance procedures.

• Periodic monitoring of digital and smart maintenance systems and driving improvements in maintenance tools (e.g., maintenance automation).

• Collaboration with HMC HQ and other stakeholders to develop scalable IoT proof-of-concept execution specifications.

• Analysis of root causes for failures within the ICT maintenance system and establishment of countermeasures.

• Support group leaders with shift follow-up activities.

• Execution of action plans to achieve maintenance downtime goals.

• Support for managing key maintenance metrics such as budget, downtime, personnel, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and computer systems.

• On-site support for local machinery and parts suppliers.

• Training of team members on new equipment and technologies.

• Regular reporting.

• Compliance with applicable standards, laws, and internal guidelines.

• General manager support, including full-time interpretation.

• Availability for early shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends, and emergency work.

• Lead and supervise technicians within the maintenance team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automation field.

• Experience working with Siemens systems or Siemens-affiliated vendors.

• Advanced knowledge of Siemens S7-1500 series PLCs using TIA Portal.

• Proficiency in ladder diagram programming, function blocks, and functions.

• Advanced skills in WinCC (design and setup).

• Intermediate knowledge of Java or C#.

• Understanding of Profinet and industrial Ethernet protocols.

• Intermediate proficiency in JSON and Node.js.

• Familiarity with Linux OS (Debian or Ubuntu).

• Intermediate experience with MQTT.

• Experience with IO-Link sensors and masters, including the ability to distinguish data types and configure data transfer using JSON and MQTT.

• Understanding of OPC UA.

• Intermediate knowledge of relational databases such as MS-SQL and MySQL.