Senior PLC Engineer – PLC Programming & Automation
About The Position
Sperton is supporting a client seeking an experienced Senior PLC Engineer to contribute to industrial automation and AGV project implementation in Södertälje, Sweden. The assignment is on-site and runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The engineer will develop and implement PLC-based control solutions, configure HMI systems, and support machine interfaces during equipment procurement. The role also involves performance testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project start-up to ensure automation systems meet technical and operational requirements. The engineer will contribute to automation architecture, system design, technical planning, and integration of automation equipment and industrial control systems, working with cross-functional engineering and project teams. The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, automation engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field, with hands-on experience in PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and automation systems. Professional proficiency in English is required. Occasional overtime or weekend work may be needed to support project testing and commissioning schedules.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience with PLC solutions; the posting also notes that P2 level may require 2–3 years and says to confirm the applicable requirement for the candidate's intended level.
- Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
- Experience designing and programming HMI systems.
- Understanding of machine interfaces and their role in equipment procurement.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking and industrial communication.
- Ability to contribute to automation architecture, system design, and technical planning.
- Experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or start-up of automation systems.
- Good communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Professional proficiency in English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AGV systems and automated material-handling solutions.
- Knowledge of industrial vision systems.
- Experience integrating PLCs with HMI, SCADA, and other industrial systems.
- Experience with machine procurement and machine interface requirements.
- Flexibility to support project testing and commissioning schedules, including occasional overtime or weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems according to project requirements.
- Contribute to programming and implementation of AGV automation solutions.
- Develop and maintain HMI terminals for interaction between operators and control systems.
- Support machine interface (MEC) requirements during machine procurement.
- Participate in system performance testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project start-up.
- Contribute to high-level automation architecture, system design, and technical planning.
- Integrate and support automation equipment and industrial control systems.
- Work with SCADA systems and industrial communication networks, including TCP/IP.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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