Industrial automation engineer
Educational requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in:
- Control Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Technical skills
Control systems & PLC programming
- Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Bernecker& Rainer, etc.)
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC)
- Understanding of DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and PID control loops
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (ProfiNET, Modbus, Profibus, OPC-UA)
Electrical & instrumentation
- Reading and creating electrical schematics and control panel layouts
- Knowledge of sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives and instrumentation
- Understanding of industrial safety systems (SIL, interlocks, E-Stop circuits)
Software & simulation
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks)
- Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or structured text (IEC 61131-3) is a plus
Networking & systems integration
- Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet)
- Experience integrating robots, vision systems and sensors with automation systems
Soft skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and in real-time environments
- Strong documentation and project management skills
Experience requirements (typical)
- Entry-level: 0–2 years (internships or project work in automation)
- Mid-level: 3–7 years (hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and commissioning)
Typical responsibilities
- Design and implement control systems for automated manufacturing processes
- Develop, test and deploy PLC/HMI/SCADA programs
- Commission automation systems on-site and support troubleshooting
- Maintain and optimize existing automation systems
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
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