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Automation Engineer – Facilities SCADA, PLC
Black Semiconductor. Take technical ownership of the Facilities Monitoring and Control System (FMCS) .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates technical ownership of Facilities Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS) with extensive experience in Siemens WinCC OA SCADA systems and Siemens S7 PLCs. Proficient in troubleshooting, instrument calibration, and maintaining documentation and change control in a production environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Siemens WinCC OA SCADA SystemSiemens S7 PLCsTIA Portal / Step 7Loop ChecksInstrument Calibration
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Hard Skills
SCADA EngineeringPLC MaintenanceControl Logic AdaptationAlarm TuningSignal TroubleshootingP&ID ReadingLoop Diagram ReadingI/O List ReadingDatapoint AdditionDocumentation Management
Soft Skills
Structured ApproachDisciplined Documentation
Tools & Technologies
Siemens WinCC OASiemens S7-1500TIA PortalPCS 7IgnitionAvevaZenon
Certifications & Qualifications
Electronics Technician for Automation TechnologyState-Certified Technician (Techniker)Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Automation Engineering
Industry Keywords
Facilities Monitoring and Control SystemProduction EnvironmentChange ControlQualification and AuditsTechnical Counterpart
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take technical ownership of the Facilities Monitoring and Control System (FMCS)
- Operate, monitor, and maintain the Siemens WinCC OA SCADA system across servers, operator stations, and displays
- Maintain and diagnose Siemens S7-1500 PLCs and remote I/O
- Adapt control logic within the existing standardized structure
- Plan and perform end-to-end loop checks
- Investigate and resolve alarms, communication faults, and unexpected equipment behavior during live operation
- Verify instrument calibration and troubleshoot analog and digital field signals
- Add datapoints, screens, trends, and reports
- Tune alarms so operators trust the system
- Maintain as-built drawings, tag lists, and change records
- Uphold change control
- Act as the technical counterpart to contractors and vendors
- Support qualification and audits with system evidence
- Extend the FMCS as the facility grows from pilot line to full production
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed apprenticeship as an Electronics Technician for Automation Technology plus further training as a state-certified technician (Techniker), or comparable qualification; alternatively, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, or comparable
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with industrial SCADA and PLC systems in a production environment
- Solid experience with Siemens S7 PLCs, TIA Portal / Step 7, including going online, reading and modifying logic, and diagnosing faults on a running plant
- Strong SCADA engineering skills, ideally Siemens WinCC OA, or experience with another platform such as WinCC, PCS 7, Ignition, Aveva, or Zenon plus willingness to learn WinCC OA
- Practical experience with loop checks, instrument calibration, signal troubleshooting, and reading P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O lists
- Structured and disciplined approach to documentation and change control
- Good command of English
- German is a strong advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility and work-life harmony
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Outstanding insurance
- Pension
- Virtual stock options
- Inclusive and supportive work environment
- Collaboration, innovation, and growth culture