PLC Programming Engineer (Siemens SICAM PAS & SICAM A8000 RTU Specialist)

• Develop and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal (S7-1200, S7-1500).
  
• Configure and integrate communication with field devices using:
  
• • Modbus (RTU/RS485, TCP/IP)
    
  • Profinet
    
  • IEC 61850 (GOOSE Messaging, MMS)
    
  • IEC 60870-5-104 (IEC104) for SCADA systems
    
  • Configure IEDs, RTUs, and gateway devices for interoperability.

• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
  
• Simulate PLC control logic and communication signals using test benches or simulators.
  
• Validate communication between PLCs, HMIs, protection relays, and SCADA systems.

• Lead and execute on-site commissioning, including:
  
• • I/O and signal testing
    
  • Protocol testing (IEC61850/IEC104)
    
  • Drive/VFD configuration (e.g., Siemens G120)
    
  • Substation or plant automation system startup
    
• Ensure proper configuration of data points for SCADA/EMS/DMS integration.

• Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues in the field related to PLCs or protocol communication.
  
• Modify PLC or SCADA configurations during commissioning to meet changing requirements.
  
• Provide remote or on-site technical support during commissioning and post-handover.

• Prepare technical documents: communication matrices, IED configuration files, test reports, and commissioning checklists.
  
• Maintain project-specific backups and version control for PLC, SCADA, and communication configuration files.
  
• Support customer training and handover documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
  
• 3–6+ years in PLC programming and field commissioning, with hands-on Siemens PLC experience.
  
• Practical experience with industrial protocols: Modbus (RTU/TCP), Profinet, IEC61850, and IEC104.
  
• Siemens TIA Portal, S7-1200/1500, and HMI (WinCC, WinCC Unified).
  
• Configuration tools for IEDs and communication gateways (e.g., Siemens SICAM, Schneider, ABB PCM, SEL).
  
• Familiar with network diagnostics tools (Wireshark, IEC61850 test tools).
  
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, signal lists, and SCADA point lists.
  
• Can join immediately upon selection.