Senior Automation Engineer

Job description

Avanceon is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer with strong Siemens S7-400 and PCS 7 experience to support major industrial and process-plant automation projects in Qatar. The role covers gathering client requirements, preparing engineering documentation, developing PLC/SCADA applications, executing FAT/SAT, and leading commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document client requirements for process plant automation systems
• Prepare Functional Design Specifications, control philosophies, test procedures and related engineering documents
• Develop PLC and SCADA applications using Siemens STEP 7, PCS 7 and WinCC
• Configure and troubleshoot communication networks (Profibus, Profinet, Industrial Ethernet)
• Execute internal testing, FAT, SAT and site commissioning activities
• Manage punch lists, resolve technical issues and support project handover to the client
• Work with internal and client teams to ensure successful project delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Computer Engineering
• 5-9 years of proven experience in industrial automation with Siemens S7-400 and PCS 7
• Strong expertise in Siemens engineering tools (STEP 7, PCS 7, WinCC)
• Solid understanding of process automation, control systems and instrumentation
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• A valid Qatar driving licence is an advantage

Skills

• PCS 7
• Profibus
• Profinet
• Siemens S7-400
• STEP 7
• WinCC