PLC/SCADA Engineer – Industrial Automation

About the role

We are seeking an experienced PLC/SCADA Engineer to join our team on a 3‑month contract in Qatar. The role involves delivering programming, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting for multiple industrial automation projects on‑site.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs according to project specifications.
• Configure SCADA/HMI screens, integrate systems and support communication between PLCs, drives, instruments and control panels.
• Perform on‑site testing, validation and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Diagnose faults, resolve issues during execution and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as test reports, commissioning reports, I/O lists, control narratives and as‑built records.
• Coordinate with project teams, site engineers and client representatives to meet timelines.

Required profile

• 5–6 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming and SCADA/HMI systems.
• Proven site commissioning experience and ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication skills and willingness to work onsite in Qatar for the project duration.

Required skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• SCADA/HMI configuration
• Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC
• Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
• Industrial communication protocols
• Reading electrical drawings, control schematics and I/O lists