Automation Engineer

Working model: On-site

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Start: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting an automotive manufacturing project in Rouen, Normandy, and are looking for an experienced Siemens Automation Engineer to join the project on an immediate-start basis.

The role is suited to an engineer with strong hands-on experience in Siemens PLC programming, commissioning and industrial automation, ideally with experience working in automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programmes
• Work with S7-300 / S7-400 / S7-1200 / S7-1500 systems
• Programming and diagnostics using TIA Portal and/or STEP 7
• Carry out on-site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting
• Support machine and production-line start-up activities
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI / SCADA systems
• Work with Galileo
• Diagnose and resolve issues across PLC, HMI, drives and industrial networks
• Work with industrial communication networks including PROFINET / PROFIBUS
• Support functional and safety-related automation systems
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and controls engineering teams
• Provide technical support throughout commissioning and production ramp-up

Required Experience

• Strong professional experience in Siemens automation / PLC engineering
• Hands-on experience with S7 PLCs
• Experience with TIA Portal and/or STEP 7
• Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with HMI / SCADA
• Experience with Galileo
• Knowledge of industrial networks such as PROFINET and/or PROFIBUS
• Experience with drives / variable speed drives
• Understanding of industrial automation safety systems
• Ability to work independently on-site and resolve technical issues effectively
• Previous experience within the automotive industry
• Experience with production lines, machinery or manufacturing automation
• Experience with Siemens safety systems
• Experience with FAT/SAT and production start-up
• French-speaking

Package

• Immediate start
• Competitive salary/rate TBC depending on experience