Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

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Posted 13 mins ago

Experience

3 - 5 Years

Job Location

Manama - Bahrain

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electrical)

Nationality

Indian

Gender

Any

Vacancy

2 Vacancies

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Summary

We’re seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to program, commission, and support industrial control systems across customer sites. The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or Mitsubishi Electric platforms, solid PLC/SCADA skills, and is flexible for site work and travel.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI/SCADA screens.

  • Commission systems on-site: I/O checks, loop tuning, FAT/SAT, and start-up support.

  • Integrate instruments, drives, and third-party equipment; diagnose field issues.

  • Prepare technical documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT reports, as-built drawings).

  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during design and commissioning.

  • Provide end-user training and post-go-live support.

Desired Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

  • B-Tech- Electrical and Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation

  • Experience: 2–3+ years in industrial automation.

  • Platforms (at least one, ideally multiple):

    o Siemens (S7-300/400/1200/1500, TIA Portal/Step 7, WinCC)

    o Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (Compact/ControlLogix, Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View)

    o Schneider Electric (Modicon, EcoStruxure/Unity Pro, Citect/AVEVA)

    o Mitsubishi Electric (Q/iQ-R/FX series, GX Works, GOT HMI)

  • Core Skills: PLC programming, SCADA/HMI configuration, panel/device troubleshooting, and instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, control valves, calibration, PID).

  • Industrial Comms: PROFINET/PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), OPC/OPC UA.

  • Drives & Motion: VFDs/servos setup and commissioning.

  • Documentation Tools: AutoCAD/EPLAN (reading & basic edits).

  • Work Mode: Willingness to attend site works, overtime/weekends if required, and travel as needed.

  • Education: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics (or equivalent).

  • Soft Skills: Strong troubleshooting, clear communication, and customer-facing professionalism.

  • Nice to Have

    • Safety standards (IEC 61131-3, IEC 61511/61508), risk assessments.

    • Historians/MES/IIoT (Ignition, AVEVA, Kepware), SQL basics, scripting (Python/VB).

    • Experience in water/WTP/WWTP, FMCG, pharma, oil & gas, or manufacturing plants.

    • Valid driving license and passport for regional travel.

  • Work Conditions

    • Field commissioning at customer sites; mix of office and on-site work.

    • PPE adherence and HSE compliance mandatory.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Water Treatment
  • De-Salination
  • Waste Management

Department / Functional Area

  • Site Engineering
  • Projects

Keywords

  • Control Systems
  • PLC Programmer
  • Industrial Automation
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Automation Systems Engineer
  • Automation Specialist
  • Ladder Logic
  • Industrial Automation Engineer

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