Plc Automation Engineer
Pubblicato il 22-09-2026 - European Tech Recruit in Spoleto
ppContract: 3-6 months /ppStart: ASAP /ppWorking Pattern: 3-shift rotation | Fully onsite /ppAccommodation: Provided / paid for /ppTravel: Flights and travel costs covered /ph3The Opportunity /h3pWe are looking for PLC / Automation Engineers to support a live industrial automation troubleshooting project in Italy. /ppThe key requirement is strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal, with Omron experience considered an advantage. /ppThis is a 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. /ppIf you enjoy getting hands‑on with complex machinery, diagnosing faults and solving real production problems, this could be an excellent opportunity. /ph3What You'll Be Doing /h3ulliTroubleshoot Siemens PLC-controlled production equipment /liliUse TIA Portal for online diagnostics and fault finding /liliAnalyse existing PLC logic, sequences and interlocks /liliInvestigate recurring equipment faults, stoppages and downtime /liliDiagnose issues across PLC software, electrical systems, sensors, drives, instrumentation and communications /liliTroubleshoot automated machinery and production lines /liliIdentify bottlenecks, intermittent faults and reliability issues /liliPerform detailed root‑cause analysis /liliRecommend corrective actions and technical improvements /liliCreate clear action plans outlining issues, priorities and recommended solutions /liliSupport the implementation and testing of corrective actions /liliWork closely with production, maintenance and engineering teams /liliDocument technical findings and any software changes /li /ulh3Technical Experience /h3pWe are particularly interested in engineers with hands‑on experience in: /pulliS7-1200 / S7-1500 /liliPLC diagnostics and online troubleshooting /liliLadder Logic,
FBD and/or Structured Text / SCL /liliIndustrial Ethernet / Profinet /liliDrives and motor control /liliSensors, actuators and field devices /liliAutomated machinery and production lines /liliElectrical fault finding /liliMachine sequencing and interlocks /liliCommissioning and start‑up /liliProduction troubleshooting /liliRoot‑cause analysis /li /ulpExperience with Omron PLCs, including Sysmac Studio or CX-Programmer, would be beneficial but is not essential. /ppExperience with other platforms such as Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or Mitsubishi is also advantageous. /ph3About You /h3pWe are particularly interested in mid-level / medior Automation Engineers with a strong practical background. /ppYou should ideally have: /pulli2+ years' hands‑on PLC / Automation experience /liliStrong experience with Siemens TIA Portal /liliExperience troubleshooting automated production equipment /liliThe ability to go online with Siemens PLCs and diagnose live faults /liliConfidence reading and understanding existing PLC code /liliStrong fault‑finding and root‑cause analysis skills /liliGood understanding of electrical drawings and automation hardware /liliExperience working in live manufacturing or production environments /liliThe ability to distinguish between software, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical faults /liliExperience working alongside maintenance and production teams /liliStrong communication and problem‑solving skills /liliA practical, hands‑on approach /liliFlexibility to work a three‑shift rotation /liliAvailability to work fully onsite in Italy for 3–6 months /li /ulpThis opportunity would suit an engineer with several years of Siemens automation experience who enjoys troubleshooting, fault finding and improving real‑world production systems. /ph3Contract Package /h3ulli3–6 month contract /liliAccommodation provided / paid for /liliFlights and travel costs covered /liliFully onsite in Italy /liliRotating three‑shift schedule /liliASAP start /li /ulh3Plc Automation Engineer Poreta, Umbria, IT /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr