Description:
The PLC/SCADA Integration & Commissioning Engineer supports paint shop automation by defining, validating, and commissioning interfaces and data exchange between PLC-based equipment and the SCADA system. This role works closely with paint shop planning, shopfloor IT, equipment suppliers, and operations/maintenance teams to ensure reliable line tracking, material flow control, quality data capture, and complete technical documentation through startup and acceptance testing.
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Partner with paint shop planning and shopfloor IT to drive automation topics requiring PLC/SCADA support.
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Clarify and document paint shop automation use cases with suppliers and stakeholders.
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Define and align data exchange, telegram structures, and material-flow control concepts (including rework area ntegration and automated guided vehicles where applicable).
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Support definition and alignment of automation system procedures (e.g., paint mixing, paint application) and related controls.
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Define and align quality data to be collected by SCADA from automation equipment.
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Define and align conveyor/line tracking requirements (PLC hardware/software and interface to SCADA).
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Ensure proper technical documentation is created, collected, verified, and maintained.
Requirements:
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Experience supporting PLC/SCADA integration and commissioning in an industrial manufacturing environment (automotive paint shop experience preferred).
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Working knowledge of Siemens PLC ecosystems (STEP 7 Classic and/or TIA Portal) and WinCC (Flex and/or TIA).
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Ability to interpret and validate automation documentation (EPLAN, P&IDs, HMI screens, system layouts) and support acceptance testing.
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Understanding of industrial networking and communications (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet, OPC UA).
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Experience defining/validating data interfaces and production/quality data collection concepts.
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Strong collaboration skills with suppliers, IT, production, and maintenance stakeholders.
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Experience with VASS/VASS6 (or similar telegram-based interface standards) and conveyor/line tracking implementations.
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Exposure to SCADA platforms such as Legato Sapient (Germanedge) or comparable systems.
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Knowledge of Volkswagen (or comparable OEM) concepts/specifications for electrical equipment in paint shops and conveyor systems.
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Familiarity with project documentation tools (e.g., ProjectWise), CAD viewers (e.g., MicroStation), and requirements tracking (e.g., Jira).
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Knowledge of external standards and guidelines (DIN, machinery directive, fire protection) and occupational health & safety requirements applicable to U.S. industrial sites.
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German language proficiency.
