About us
HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.
HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.
Do you want to join our team?
At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.
Responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle ownership of control system software for HMH equipment. The position requires strong technical expertise in PLC programming and system integration, combined with the ability to take full accountability for delivering robust, reliable, and efficient control system solutions.
The Lead Engineer plays a key role in driving technical decisions, ensuring high-quality implementations, and supporting continuous improvement across projects. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers, while also mentoring less experienced engineers and promoting best practices.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of HMH Equipment Control System solutions
- Take end-to-end ownership of control system software deliveries, from concept through commissioning and support
- Diagnose complex issues in existing PLC systems and drive effective, sustainable solutions
- Ensure robust integration of PLC systems with other automation components and interfaces
- Define and maintain high standards for software quality, reliability, and maintainability
- Drive technical decisions and contribute to system architecture and design improvements
- Review and validate technical solutions, including code, documentation, and test results
- Produce and ensure high-quality, structured documentation aligned with project and customer requirements
- Act as a key interface with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical solutions and delivery expectations
- Support project execution by proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities
- Mentor and support other engineers to strengthen team capability and consistency
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, and processes
- Take full accountability for assigned scope, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
- Promote and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) policies
Required Qualifications
Education
Technical degree from a college or university. Relevant professional experience may compensate for lack of formal education.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in control system software engineering
- Proven experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system integration
- Experience working with complex industrial automation systems and multi-disciplinary environments
- Experience in project delivery, including commissioning and customer interaction, is an advantage
Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex technical challenges
- High level of accountability and ownership, with a proactive and structured approach to work
- Ability to make sound technical decisions and justify them to stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to guide and support others
- Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Siemens PLC platforms (Simatic Classic / TIA Portal and DasyLab)
- Strong experience with PLC programming languages (FBD, STL, SCL)
- Experience with industrial communication networks (Profinet, Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus)
- Solid understanding of instrumentation and electrical systems
- Experience with process and/or machine control systems
- Experience with system testing, validation, and commissioning
Languages
Why join us?
Besides the typical things, such as flexible working hours, pension and good insurances, subsidized lunch menu, free parking, and a great company culture, we also offer:
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where people are genuinely helpful and knowledge is shared
- A strong focus on professional development, including opportunities to grow into deeper technical or leadership paths
- A chance to significantly influence the technical direction and future of HMH
We build our products with security and quality by design, supported by close collaboration between engineering, product, security, and compliance. This role exists because we are intentionally investing in long-term platform architecture, technical excellence, and internal competence.
