PLC Software Engineer
Liebherr Group2 months ago
Killarney, IrelandMid Level
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and maintain ABB PLC-based control systems for ship-to-shore cranes.
- Develop automation logic using ABB Automation Builder, Control Builder, and IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Integrate PLCs with HMI/SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and diagnostics.
- Troubleshoot and optimize control systems for safe and efficient crane operations.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams.
- Support system commissioning, testing, and documentation at port terminals.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.
- Travel for site installations and commissioning as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Minimum three years of industrial PLC programming experience.
- Strong proficiency with ABB PLCs, including AC500 and AC800M, and related tools.
- Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and Profinet industrial communication protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, or other PLC platforms is advantageous.
- Knowledge of ship-to-shore crane systems, motion control, and safety interlocks is advantageous.
- Experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, and remote diagnostics is advantageous.
- Familiarity with marine terminal operations and container handling equipment is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, paid overtime, and an end-of-year bonus.
- Pension scheme, service pay, life assurance, maternity pay, and educational assistance.
- Early finish on Fridays, 21 days of annual leave plus length-of-service days, and company fixed days.
- Subsidised canteen, sports and social club, retailer discounts, and a refer-a-friend scheme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Role based in Killarney, Ireland, with travel for site installations and commissioning.