Quality Assurance Engineer, PLC Automation
Core
Design, develop, and execute automated tests for PLC-based control systems, industrial protocols, and HMI interfaces to ensure grid-safe operation.
Role type
Quality Assurance Engineer (PLC Automation)
Builds
PLC control systems, HMI interfaces, and communication protocols for hyper-scale power infrastructure
Domain
Industrial Automation / Power Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Ladder Logic, FBD, ST), Python test automation, Siemens TIA Portal, industrial protocols (S7, Modbus, OPC-UA), defect tracking, HIL/SIL testing
Preferred skills
Automated unit testing for PLC logic, SCADA systems, functional safety standards (IEC 61508/62061), Agile/Scrum
Technologies
Siemens S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, Azure DevOps, pytest, S7, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA
Responsibilities
Design and execute unit, functional, integration, and regression test cases; Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts; Develop and validate PLC code; Collaborate with controls engineers to define acceptance criteria; Identify, document, and track defects; Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop testing; Produce test plans, reports, and traceability matrices
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
