PLC/Automation Engineer (Siemens TIA Portal)

We are looking for a PLC/Automation Engineer to join a long-term project for a German industrial client. You'll develop and maintain control software for production equipment, working with Siemens PLCs and industrial automation systems. Occasional on-site visits to Germany may be required for commissioning.
What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain PLC programs in Siemens TIA Portal (Step 7, WinCC)
• Configure and maintain SCADA/HMI systems for production monitoring
• Work with field devices, sensors and industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA)
• Support commissioning and testing of automated production lines
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in live industrial environments
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on system integration

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in PLC programming or industrial automation
• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 / SPS programming
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems (WinCC)
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA)
• Experience with real-time systems
• English level C1, comfortable in daily communication with a German client
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site commissioning

Nice to have:

• Experience with multiple PLC vendors (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff)
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511)
• Experience with robotics or motion control systems

We offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Long-term project with a stable international client
• Flexible remote work with occasional on-site visits, minimal bureaucracy
• Direct communication with the client's engineering team, no unnecessary layers