Senior Automation Engineer - PLC Application

Kanadevia Inova • Full-time • Zürich, Zurich • 1m ago

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