PLC Automation Engineer (Automotive Industry) - Saudi Arabia/Jeddah

Siemens

The Role

Overview

Engineer for Siemens PLC automation in automotive, supporting design, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • opc ua
  • mes interface
  • plc troubleshoot
  • network security
  • profinet monitoring
  • documentation

Tasks

-Support OPC UA configuration and interface with MES. -Engineer will be a bridge between Customer Team and Automotive Line Builders and help them for quick resolutions of issues, guide them on Siemens technical front. -Collaborate with End customer production and engineering teams to enhance system performance. -Ensure Compliance: Adhere to safety and quality standards in all PLC-related activities. -Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address and fix problems related to Siemens Automation Systems. -Support to Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats. -Support routine maintenance activities performed by Maintenance team and updates to ensure optimal operation of PLC systems. -Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Profinet network performance, ensure system reliability, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. -Support to prepare documentation of network configurations, processes, procedures and manuals for ease of troubleshooting

Requirements

  • tia portal
  • s7-1500f
  • et200sp
  • unified hmi
  • automotive
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Strong problem-solving and communication skills. -Training on Siemens automation system on demand -Implementation of SINEC, SINEMA Systems Implementation. -Minimum 2-3 projects experience in Automotive industry is MUST -Support to Configure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches. -Engineer must be skilled and knowledgeable on Siemens Automation systems – TIA portal, S7-1500F, ET200SP, Unified HMI runtime in Automotive Industry -Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., electrical, automation, or related discipline). -2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard. -Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits

-Extraordinary variety of learning & development opportunities -Diverse and inclusive culture.

The Company

About Siemens

-The company drives progress with solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries. -With cutting-edge products and services, it leads sustainable innovation for industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Its impressive portfolio includes smart grids, automated factories, advanced healthcare technologies, and solutions for urban mobility. -Siemens’ digital solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability in everything from smart buildings to electric vehicles. -It has contributed to iconic projects, including energy-efficient train systems and automation in key industrial sectors. -Transforming how industries use digital technology to optimize operations and tackle global challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial Automation

Building Automation

Rail Transport

Health Technology

Factory Automation

Process Industries

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals

Food and Beverage

Electronics

Semiconductors

Power Systems

Healthcare

Transportation

Energy

Infrastructure

Digital Industries

Industrial Control Systems

Sensors

Radio-Frequency Identification

Product Lifecycle Management

Simulation and Testing

Cloud-based IoT

Software as a Service

Digital Twins