PLC - Senior Drilling Controls Engineer

Detailed Job DescriptionBachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or Automation Engineering (or related field)7+ years of proven PLC programming experienceStrong hands‑on experience with Siemens PLCs using TIA PortalProficiency in developing complex control algorithms and applying control system theoryExperience in HMI design and development (Ignition, WinCC, Wonderware or similar)Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, CANBUS, OPC UA, etc.)Ability to translate functional requirements into control system architecture and scalable solutionsExperience designing system, loop, block, and network diagramsExperience generating technical documentation, drawings, and operation manualsHands‑on experience with installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of PLC‑based control systemsExperience working with formal software change control, versioning, and revision managementKnowledge of modular programming practices, source code management, and QC/testing methodologiesAbility to work independently while managing multiple parallel projectsStrong written and verbal communication skillsWillingness and ability to work in field environments, including drilling rigs, with travel and on‑call support requirementsMust Have SkillsSiemens PLC (TIA Portal)PLC Programming (Ladder, ST, SFC)Ignition HMIControl System ArchitectureIndustrial Protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, CANBUS)Source Code ManagementChange ControlLab Simulation TestingNice to Have SkillsDrilling automation experienceBattery Management SystemsWinCC/WonderwareMulti‑developer environmentsAutomation tools/bots/AI accelerators#J-18808-Ljbffr