PLC Programmer Automation Engineer CODESYS Expert
Description
We are looking for a highly technical PLC programmer / automation engineer with strong expertise in CODESYS-based development environments. The candidate must be experienced in IEC 61131-3 programming, real-time control systems, and industrial communication protocols, with the ability to design scalable and modular automation architectures.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain PLC applications using CODESYS V3.x platform
- Design software architecture using FB, FBD, ST, LD, and SFC
- Create reusable and modular CODESYS libraries and custom function blocks
- Implement OOP concepts (interfaces, inheritance, encapsulation)
- Configure task scheduling and real-time execution
- Perform I/O mapping and device configuration
- Debug using monitoring, breakpoints, and trace tools
- Manage version control and libraries
- Integrate systems via APIs and industrial protocols
- Support commissioning and troubleshooting
Required skills & technical expertise
CODESYS (mandatory):
- CODESYS V3.x
- Function blocks, functions, programs
- Library creation and management
- GVL and persistent variables
- Pointers and memory handling
- State machine design
- CODESYS visualization
- SoftPLC environments
Requirements
Industrial communication protocols:
- Modbus RTU
- Modbus TCP/IP
- CAN Bus / CANopen
- OPC UA
- MQTT
Systems & integration:
- Linux-based systems
- REST APIs (HTTP/HTTPS, JSON/XML)
- TCP/IP, sockets, serial communication
- IoT and edge devices
Preferred qualifications
- Industrial cybersecurity knowledge
- Docker (bonus)
- Real-time control and PID tuning
- Marine or yacht automation experience
Soft skills
- Strong debugging skills
- Clean and modular coding practices
- Good documentation
- Team collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects
- Supportive and growth-oriented work environment
- Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies