As an Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, implement and maintain PLC-based automation and control systems to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of battery-electric marine vessels. You will also support electrical systems integration, troubleshooting and the continuous improvement of automation performance within a maritime environment.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Design & Implementation

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC programs for ship automation systems
• Evaluate the feasibility of integrating or adopting emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring and control
• Oversee improvements to maintenance capabilities by using automation for upgrades, enterprise back-up and storage
  
  

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Testing & Performance Optimization

• Perform system integration, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
• Commission automation systems on-site and provide technical support
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, and instrumentation faults
• Conduct technical analysis to determine whether solutions meet requirements and anticipate future demand
• Simulate user problems and perform end-to-end diagnosis for complex incidents
• Analyse and present findings on infrastructure capabilities and limitations
• Optimize system performance and implement improvements
  
  

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Integration & System Management

• Interpret and support electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Develop deployment scripts, documentation and tools for system administration and troubleshooting
• Assist in control panel design, I/O allocation, and component selection
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g., OPCUA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
  
  

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Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Drive improvements in infrastructure systems and service delivery through automation
  
  

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
• Minimum 2 years in infrastructure engineering, IT operations, or automation, preferably with exposure to industrial or maritime systems.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control panels
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, B&R, Schneider)
• Experience in system commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and emerging technologies.
• Works effectively in a small, multi-disciplinary team.
• Comfortable in a shipyard environment