PLC Automation Engineer
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - European Tech Recruit in Modena
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Contract: ASAP 3-shift rotation | Fully onsite Provided / paid for Travel: Flights and travel costs covered PLC / Automation Engineers to support a live industrial automation troubleshooting project in The key requirement is strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal , with Omron experience considered an advantage. production support and troubleshooting-focused assignment , rather than a greenfield programming project. You will be responsible for investigating live automation issues, analysing PLC logic, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and production performance. If you enjoy getting hands-on with complex machinery, diagnosing faults and solving real production problems, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Siemens PLC-controlled production equipment TIA Portal Analyse existing PLC logic, sequences and interlocks Investigate recurring equipment faults, stoppages and downtime Diagnose issues across PLC software, electrical systems, sensors, drives, instrumentation and communications Troubleshoot automated machinery and production lines root-cause analysis Support the implementation and testing of corrective actions Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering teams Document technical findings and any software changes systematically diagnose why automated equipment isn't performing correctly and determine the most effective solution .
Technical Experience
We are particularly interested in engineers with hands-on experience in: Siemens TIA Portal S7 PLCs PLC diagnostics and online troubleshooting Ladder Logic, FBD and/or Structured Text / SCL Siemens HMI / Industrial Ethernet / Profinet Automated machinery and production lines Machine sequencing and interlocks Commissioning and start-up Production troubleshooting Root-cause analysis Experience with Omron PLCs , including Sysmac Studio or CX-Programmer, would be beneficial but is Experience with other platforms such as Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or Mitsubishi mid-level / medior Automation Engineers 2+ years' hands-on PLC / Automation experience Strong experience with Siemens TIA Portal Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment The ability to go online with Siemens PLCs and diagnose live faults Confidence reading and understanding existing PLC code Strong fault-finding and root-cause analysis skills Good understanding of electrical drawings and automation hardware Experience working in live manufacturing or production environments The ability to distinguish between software, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical faults Experience working alongside maintenance and production teams Flexibility to work a three-shift rotation fully onsite in Italy for 3–6 months Siemens automation experience who enjoys troubleshooting, fault finding and improving real-world production systems. Contract & Package 3–6 month contract €Accommodation provided / paid for Fully onsite in Italy Rotating three-shift schedule ASAP start Apply now or get in touch to discuss the project, rates and next steps.