Job Description Summary
The Automation and Digitalization Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving automated production systems. This role includes PLC programming, enhancing SCADA and HMI systems, supporting digitalization initiatives, and integrating communication protocols to improve operational efficiency. The engineer will also troubleshoot automated production lines and support upgrades to existing machinery.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- PLC programming (e.g., Siemens S7, Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley) for new installed or running production machinery
- Improvement of SCADA and HMI systems
- Providing AI, digitalization and communication protocols (ProfNet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP) to production machinery for efficiency and sustainability
- VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and instrumentation development for old machines
- Troubleshooting automated production lines and robotics
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, automation engineering or relevant engineering fields
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in maintenance and software systems
- Strong verbal and written English language skills
- Ability to live in Istanbul & Kocaeli
Desired Characteristics
- Strong technical expertise in automation, digitalization and AI applications
- Demonstrated ability to analyze supplier quality issues and drive effective root cause resolution
- Experience with supplier audits, NCR management, and corrective action processes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, document, and execute quality improvement initiatives
- Effective cross-functional and supplier engagement skill
- Having Siemens, Beckhoff or ABB PLC, Drive training certification is preferred
- Strong verbal and written English language skills
- Good knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
