This opportunity offers the chance to support a hydrogen project environment, working across international teams to deliver automation engineering activities from documentation through to final PLC code. The role will focus on project execution, Siemens PLC programming, commissioning, and coordination of technical deliverables to meet project deadlines. This position will have a direct impact on successful delivery across engineering, customer interfaces, and on-site automation system performance.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or a related field
Required Experience:
- Experience in automation engineering or a related field
- Experience with process plant industry products and technologies
- Experience working with cross-functional international teams
- Experience in on-site commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of automation systems
- Experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Required Skills:
- Siemens PLC programming and commissioning using TIA Portal
- Design and commissioning of industrial networks including Industrial Ethernet and Modbus
- Functional analysis and safety concept development
- Customer signal interface and HMI design
- Component check and FAT support at supplier sites
- Implementation and configuration of network redundancy concepts including MRP and ring topologies
- Knowledge of Profinet architecture, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
- Ability to review and work with P&IDs, SIL calculations for instrumentation, equipment lists, wiring diagrams, and instrument lists
- Basic knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and secure network design principles
- Strong problem-solving capability during commissioning phases and under operational pressure
- Ability to work autonomously on customer sites and adapt to different environments and cultures
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with clients, suppliers, and remote engineering teams
- Ability to define work packages, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and support technical document preparation
- Willingness and availability to perform commissioning activities worldwide and undertake short- to medium-term assignments abroad
Required Certifications:
- Safety programming certification such as Siemens Safety / TIA Safety or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- ATEX knowledge
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.