Senior Automation Engineer - PLC Application

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

• Programming from scratch, maintenance and update of existing PLC software and HMI application, mainly based on Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, WinCC, Step 7) for Kanadevia Inova PLC systems
• Continuous development and improvement of Kanadevia Inova software and hardware solutions in cooperation with the R&D and Service department
• Review of technical specifications and Request for Quotation documentation to ensure accuracy, conformance with norms and codes and client specifications
• Configuration of Networking devices (Managed switches, routers, DMZ routers, firewalls)
• Initial setup and configuration of industrial PC’s
• Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning of KVI PLC systems both on site and remote
• Willingness to globally travel up to 20% and willingness to perform the stand-by duty with the team
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens PLC systems (TIA Portal, Step 7, WinCC)
• Master or Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering
• Good knowledge of various bus communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, ModbusTCP, OPC UA, Ethernet)
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and Piping and Instrument Diagrams
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach, ability to make decisions
• Very good detailed knowledge of process engineering procedures and process functions and basic electrical knowledge
• Analytical thinking, planning and organizational competence, high quality standards, technical flexibility as well as team- and communication skills
• Fluency in English, German and French are advantageous
  
  

Additional Information

• Annual performance reviews and bonus awards
• Pension scheme, life insurance and disability insurance
• Inclusive, values led culture
• Responsibility and challenge within multi discipline field of activities
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Career path options
  
  

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.