Job Description
Summary: Experienced Software Engineer seeks to design and implement PLC software for Liebherr Container Crane product, integrating control systems with third-party equipment and instrumentation.
About the Role:
• Design and implement PLC software for Liebherr Container Crane product
• Integrate control systems with third-party equipment and instrumentation
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and other design disciplines to develop software elements of crane control systems
• Liaise with Testing, Commissioning and Service departments to ensure successful project launch
• Support sales department on project tenders, technical issues, and training
• Analyse client's problems or requirements as presented by the sales team
• Identify and evaluate potential technical solutions
• Evaluate development and system costs and identify commercial advantages / risks
About the Company:
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes, and rubber tyre gantry cranes. The company designs, builds, and exports container cranes worldwide.
Requirements:
• Qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Min. Degree in Mechatronics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline)
• Excellent knowledge of PLC automation and SCADA systems
• Working knowledge of Net software development
• Highly motivated, dependable, and thorough, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Confident, with ability to challenge the status quo, adapting to new technologies or techniques easily
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organisational skills, with ability to manage and deliver projects to challenging deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to build, manage, and maintain relationships at all levels
• Natural problem solver, with ability to deliver solutions and results
Experience:
• Full life cycle (design, development, deployment & support) of large-scale control systems, utilizing ABB PLC programming or equivalent PLC platform
• Software development lifecycle experience, including design and code reviews, version control, issue tracking systems, and use of Confluence or similar wiki system
• Programming knowledge and experience of Safety and Non-safety PLC systems using Codesys
• Previous experience with PLC/DCS systems in an object-oriented fashion
• Previous experience with scripting languages
• Previous experience with PLC bus systems (Profinet/Profibus/CAN bus/Modbus etc.)
• Risk analysis and safety compliance related to the PLC control and understanding of Performance Levels (PLr / SIL)
• Experience and good understanding of IP industrial networking and system communications
• SCADA systems application/development