Job Description

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:
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, 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.